Marcos Valle | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Marcos Kostenbader Valle |
Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | September 14, 1943
Genres | Samba, bossa nova |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, harmonica, mandolin |
Years active | 1963–present |
Labels | Odeon, EMI, Far Out |
Marcos Kostenbader Valle (born 14 September 1943)[1] is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has produced works in many musical styles, including bossa nova, samba, and fusions of rock, soul, jazz, and dance music with Brazilian styles. Valle is credited for popularizing bossa nova in the 1960s.[2]