De Moraes Vinicius

The Poet Of The Bossa Nova De Moraes Vinicius Limited edition

Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist and playwright, Vinícius de Moraes (1913-1980) became a seminal fi gure in modern Brazilian

music and literature. He penned hundreds of songs with his longtime collaborator, António Carlos Jobim (1927- 1994). Their

compositions became true classics and have transcended the bossa nova genre, as they continue to be played and recorded

by countless musicians throughout the world.

This CD compiles some of his most celebrated songs performed by many of the stars of the genre, among them Vinícius

himself, João Gilberto, Luiz Bonfá, Sylvia Telles, and Elizete Cardoso.