Zequinha Abreu (1880 - 1935) José Gomes de Abreu, better known as Zequinha de Abreu (September 19, 1880 ? January 22, 1935), was a Brazilian musician and composer who in 1917 wrote the famous choro tune Tico-Tico no Fubá (whose original title was "Tico-Tico no Farelo"). Other well-known tunes he wrote were 'Branca' and 'Tardes de Lindóia.' (Hide extended text)...(Read all) Source : Wikipedia