Vinicius de Moraes

About

Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes, better known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha, was a Brazilian poet, diplomat, lyricist, essayist, musician, singer, and playwright. With his frequent and diverse musical partners, including Antônio Carlos Jobim, his lyrics and compositions were instrumental in the birth and introduction to the world of bossa nova music. He recorded numerous albums, many in collaboration with noted artists, and also served as a successful Brazilian career diplomat.

Albums/Songs:

• Deus lhe Pague
• Os afro-sambas
• Vinicius & Odette Lara
• Saravá Vinicius!
• A felicidade
• Vinicius / Toquinho
• Vinícius: Poesia e Canção
• Um pouco de ilusão
• Toquinho/Vinicius & Amigos
• Vinícius: Poesia e canção, Vol. II
• São demais os perigos desta vida…
• Toquinho e Vinicius
• Toquinho & Vinícius
• Fogo Sobre Terra
• Vinícius & Toquinho
• Poeta, Moça E Violão
• A arca de Noé
• Como dizia o poeta
• Eu sei que vou te amar…
• The Girl From Ipanema
• Arca de Noé 2
• O poeta e o violão
• Brasilia: Sinfonia da Alvorada
• La voglia, la pazzia, l’incoscienza, l’allegria
• Vinicius e Caymmi no Zum Zum

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