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Vinícius de Moraes
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Brazilian composer, singer, writer (1913–1980)
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Vinícius de Moraes was a figure whose work period spanned from 1955 to 1980. He was born on October 19, 1913, and died on July 9, 1980.
Information regarding his professional activities is sourced from a primary page titled "Vinicius de Moraes | Página principal." The content associated with this subject has a character count of 6241 and is grounded.
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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(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
- The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova — Self2026
- Toquinho Maravilhoso — Self (archive footage)2024
- Os Afro-Sambas: The Brazil of Baden and Vinicius — Self (archive footage)2024
- They Shot the Piano Player — Self (archive audio)2023
- Otto: De Trás p/ Diante — Self (archive footage)2022
- Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova — Self2022
- Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man — Self (archive footage)2021
- Garoto - Vivo Sonhando — Self (archive footage)2020
- The Crystallization of Brasília — Narrator (voice)2019
- Chico: Brazilian Artist — Self (archive footage)2015
via TMDB
Key facts
- 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" "O Diplomata"
- Occupation
- Poet lyricist essayist playwright diplomat
- Alma mater
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- Genre
- Bossa Nova
- Literary movement
- Modernism
via Wikipedia infobox
Official website
Vinicius de Moraes | Página principal
viniciusdemoraes.com.br →Link to the official site · 6,241 chars · not written by Vinony
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Named after
- Quo Vadis
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Brazil
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro
- Place of death
- Rio de Janeiro
- Occupation
- screenwriter
- Educated at
- St. Ignatius College
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- bossa nova
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- www.viniciusdemoraes.com.br
- Image
- Vinicius.jpg
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- Commons category
- Vinicius de Moraes
- date of birth
- 1913-10-19
- date of death
- 1980-07-09
- birth name
- Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes
- name in native language
- Vinícius de Moraes
- start of work period
- 1955-00-00
- nickname
- O Poetinha
- copyright representative
- SGAE
- social media followers
- 76400
- end of work period
- 1980-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (19 October 1913 – 9 July 1980), better known as Vinícius de Moraes ( Brazilian Portuguese: [viˈnisjuz dʒi moˈɾajs]) 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.
Early life
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