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Singers · 1913–1980

Vinícius de Moraes

Brazilian composer, singer, writer (1913–1980)

Born: 19 October 1913
Gávea District
Died: 9 July 1980
Rio de Janeiro
Country: Brazil
Active: 1955–1980
Discography: 24 albums

Biography

Vinícius de Moraes was a jazz musician who played voice. Vinícius de Moraes was born on 19 October 1913 in Gávea District and died on 9 July 1980 in Rio de Janeiro. The music is usually filed under bossa nova. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Vinicius & Odette Lara” (1963) to “em Portugal” (2007). Honours include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2010).

Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (19 October 1913 – 9 July 1980), better known as Vinícius de Moraes (Brazilian Portuguese: [viˈnisjuz dʒi moˈɾajs]) and nicknamed "O Poetinha" ("The Little Poet"), 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Vinicius & Odette Lara 1963

Vinicius e Caymmi no Zum Zum 1965

Vinícius: Poesia e Canção 1966

Vinícius: Poesia e canção, Vol. II 1966

Amália/Vinicius 1970 · Live

En "La Fusa" 1970 · Live

Como dizia o poeta 1971

Vinicius + Bethânia + Toquinho 1971 · Live

Jesus Cristo Superstar 1972

L'arca 1972

Nossa Filha Gabriela 1972

Fogo Sobre Terra 1974

Saravá Vinicius! 1974

Vinícius & Toquinho 1974

Vinicius / Toquinho 1975

A arca de Noé 1980

La musique et la poesie de Vinicius de Moraes 1988

Poeta, moça e violão 1991 · Live

A felicidade 1992

Arca de Noé 2 1998

Lances De Vinícius 2000

Favourites 2004

em Portugal 2007

Minha História

Awards

2010 Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)

Films about Vinícius de Moraes

2005Vinicius2005 film directed by Miguel Faria Jr.

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Vinícius de Moraes play?

Vinícius de Moraes is known for playing voice.

When and where was Vinícius de Moraes born?

Vinícius de Moraes was born 19 October 1913 in Gávea District.

What are Vinícius de Moraes's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Vinicius & Odette Lara (1963), Vinicius e Caymmi no Zum Zum (1965), Vinícius: Poesia e Canção (1966), Vinícius: Poesia e canção, Vol. II (1966) and Amália/Vinicius (1970).

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