Manoel de Elias Germano Sobrinho (1914–2009) was a Brazilian singer, composer, and accordionist, renowned for his mastery of the 8-bass accordion. A self-taught musician, he began playing at the age of five, inspired by his father. Throughout his career, Manoel de Elias contributed significantly to Brazilian music, leaving a lasting legacy in the traditional genres. ([dicionariompb.com.br](https://dicionariompb.com.br/artista/manoel-de-elias/?utm_source=openai))