Vinicius de Moraes
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Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes[1] (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]
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Cruz and the second or paternal family name is Mello Moraes.
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Born | Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (1913-10-19)19 October 1913 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | 9 July 1980(1980-07-09) (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, Poetry, Samba |
Literary movement | Modernism |
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