Departures of note

Marcelo Gasparini was a Brazilian sertanejo singer who formed a musical duo with his twin brother Mauricio. The brothers were part of the sertanejo music scene in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, and were involved in the Clube da Viola project, which celebrated the culture and tradition of the viola, a traditional Brazilian stringed instrument.

Gasparini was remembered by fellow sertanejo singer Daniel, who recalled the beginning of the Clube da Viola project and described Marcelo and Mauricio as having a special place in his heart. The duo was known within the sertanejo community for their musical work and their connection to the genre's roots.

Gasparini died on August 31, 2026, at age 54, after battling cancer that was discovered in February of that year. He was survived by his wife and a son.