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Vinícius de Moraes

Brazilian poet, playwright, journalist, diplomat, and unlikely co-father of bossa nova.
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Album Highlights

  • Live in Buenos Aires
    Vinícius de Moraes
    Live in Buenos Aires
  • La Voglia
    Vinícius de Moraes /
    La Voglia
  • Gravado Ao Vivo No Canecão
    Antônio Carlos Jobim
    Gravado Ao Vivo No Cane …
  • Vinicius/Toquinho 2
    Vinícius de Moraes /
    Vinicius/Toquinho 2
  • Days in Mar del Plata
    Vinícius de Moraes
    Days in Mar del Plata
  • Vinicius & Odette Lara
    Vinícius de Moraes /
    Vinicius & Odette L …
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Artists Moods

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  • Light
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Artists Themes

  • Hanging Out
  • Maverick
  • Road Trip
  • Romantic Evening
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Vinícius de Moraes - Artist Details

Active

1920s - 1980s

Born

October 19, 1913 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Died

July 9, 1980 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Genre

Latin International Jazz Pop/Rock

Styles

Bossa Nova Brazilian Pop Brazilian Traditions Global Jazz Latin Jazz MPB Samba

Also Known As

Marcus Vinícius da Cruz de Mello Moraes
Marcus Vinícius da Cruz de Melo Moraes
Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes
Vincius da Moraes
Vinicio de Moraes
Vinicius de Moraes
Vinicius de Morais
Vinicius Moraes

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Toquinho e Vinicius
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