Vinicius de Moraes
1913-10-19
The Biography
(October 19, 1913 β July 9, 1980), also known as VinΓcius 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.
