Vinícius de Moraes
Vinícius de Moraes, nicknamed "O Poetinha," was a Brazilian poet, diplomat, lyricist and musician whose work was instrumental in the birth of bossa nova.
Origins
Active in music from the mid-1950s until 1980, he worked with frequent partners — most famously Antônio Carlos Jobim — while also serving as a career Brazilian diplomat.
The sound
His lyrics and compositions helped define bossa nova, pairing poetic Portuguese verse with the genre's gentle, sophisticated melodies.
Legacy
Through his collaborations he helped introduce bossa nova to the world, and recorded numerous albums with noted artists across his career.
Signature song
Garota de Ipanema
"Garota de Ipanema" ("The Girl from Ipanema") is his signature song, a bossa nova classic that became one of the most recorded songs in history.
Top songs
- 1
Garota de Ipanema ★
O Poeta e o Violão · 1975
- 2
Samba da Bênção
Personalidade · 1987
- 3
Chega de Saudade
O Poeta e o Violão · 1975
- 4
A Felicidade
La Fusa (Live) · 1970
- 5
Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
Vinicius de Moraes en Argentina (Edición 50 Aniversario) · 1970