Vossa Excelência, o Embaixador Vinícius de Moraes | |
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 Vinícius de Moraes in Paris (1970) | |
| Born | Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes 19 October 1913 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 9 July 1980 (aged 66) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Pen name | "O Poetinha"
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| Alma mater | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro |
| Genre | Bossa Nova |
| Literary movement | Modernism |
Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes[1] (IPA: [viˈnisjuʃ dʒi moˈɾajʃ] (19 October 1913 – 9 July 1980), better known as Vinícius de Moraes (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈnisjuʒ dʒi moˈɾajʃ]) 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.[2]
- ^ Nogueira, Arnaldo Jr. "Vinícius de Moraes - Biografia". www.releituras.com.
- ^ "Vinicius de Moraes: Biography and Poems | Brazilian Poetry". Retrieved 28 May 2021.