Vinicius de Moraes

Vinicius de Moraes (October 19, 1913 - July 9, 1980), born as Marcus Vinícius da Cruz de Melo Morais in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a seminal figure in contemporary Brazilian music. As a poet, he wrote lyrics for a great number of songs that became all-time classics. As a composer, he wrote some good music, and as an interpreter, he left several important albums.

Cinema recognition and collaborations

Meanwhile, Black Orpheus won an Academy Award for best foreign movie, and also was awarded with the Palme d'Or official award in the Cannes International Film Festival, and the 60' British Academy Award. De Morais, Bonfá and Jobim composed the original music for the movie.

Related Topics:
Black Orpheus - Academy Award - Cannes International Film Festival - British Academy Award

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In the 1960s, de Moraes extended his collaborations to many renowned Brazilians singers and musicians, particularly with Toquinho (de Moraes' most frequent partner and closest friend). His songs Para uma Menina com uma Flor and Samba da Bênção (with music of Baden Powell) were included on the soundtrack of A Man and a Woman (Un Homme et une Femme, Claude Lelouch, 1966), a winner movie in the Cannes festival.

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Toquinho - Baden Powell - Claude Lelouch - 1966

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Beside his Brazilians partners, hundreds of international performers have been recorded his more than 400 songs. Vinícius de Moraes died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the age of 66.

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