Zé Coco do Riachão was born on 26 July 1912 in Brasília de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was a composer, known for Negócio Fechado (2001). He died on 13 September 1998 in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Made his own violas, guitars, cavaquinhos, and fiddles. Earned his living making and repairing instruments. Died in poverty, having recorded only three albums.