- Born
- 25 October 1937
Vitória - Country
- Brazil
- Active
- 1950–
- Discography
- 12 albums
Biography
Roberto Menescal is a jazz musician who plays guitar and voice. Roberto Menescal was born on 25 October 1937 in Vitória. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “Um Cantinho, Um Violão” (1985) to “MPBossa 2” (2026). Honours include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2013).
Roberto Menescal (born October 25, 1937) is a Brazilian composer, record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and pioneer of bossa nova. In many of his songs there are references to the sea, including his best-known composition "O Barquinho" ("Little Boat"). He is also known for work with Carlos Lyra, Nara Leão, Wanda Sá, Ale Vanzella, and many others. Menescal has performed in Latin music genres such as bossa nova, samba and MPB. He was nominated for a Latin Grammy for his work with his son's bossa group Bossacucanova in 2002, and received the 2013 Latin Recording Academy Special Awards in Las Vegas in November 2013.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Roberto Menescal
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Little Boat (O Barquinho) | B♭ major |
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Roberto Menescal play?
Roberto Menescal is known for playing guitar and voice.
When and where was Roberto Menescal born?
Roberto Menescal was born 25 October 1937 in Vitória.
What are Roberto Menescal's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include MPBossa 2 (2026), Um Cantinho, Um Violão (1985), Estrada Tokyo-Rio (1999), Brasilidade (2001) and Bossa Jazz Session (2008).
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