Vinicius de Moraes
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, lyricist, essayist, musician, singer, and playwright. He was known for writing many popular bossa nova songs such as "The Girl from Ipanema".[2]
Vinícius de Moraes | |
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 Vinícius de Moraes in Paris (1970) | |
| Born | Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes 19 October 1913 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 9 July 1980 (aged 66) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Pen name | "O Poetinha" |
| Occupation | |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro |
| Literary movement | Modernism |
Vinicius De Moraes Media
Sculpture of Vinicius, commemorating his work "Uma tarde em Itapuã".
Vinicius with Pierre Seghers
Vinícius de Moraes street in Rio.
References
- ↑ Nogueira, Arnaldo Jr. "Vinícius de Moraes - Biografia". www.releituras.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ "Vinicius de Moraes: Biography and Poems | Brazilian Poetry". Retrieved 2021-05-28.