Ataulfo Alves de Sousa (2 May 1909 – 29 April 1969)[1] was a Brazilian samba singer and composer, best known for his collaborations with Mário Lago, such as with Ai!

He worked various odd jobs while in school, such as a milk deliveryman, cattle steerer, suitcase carrier, shoeshiner, cabinetmaker, and farmer.

[4] At 20 years old, he began to compose and became director of harmony with Fale Quem Quiser, a bloco organized by people within the neighbourhood of Rio Comprido.

Important interpreters, such as Clara Nunes, Luiz Melodia, Alaíde Costa, and Fabiana Cozza, have sung versions of his music.

[9] In 2017, with the creation of the Academia Miraiense de Letras, Alves received a posthumous tribute, being proclaimed Perpetrual Patron on the second seat, referencing his birthdate of 2 May.