Biography

(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.

Known For

They Shot the Piano Player

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Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo

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Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man

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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

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Musicalmente

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Toquinho Maravilhoso

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Cyro Monteiro

Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music

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