Vinícius de Moraes

Brazilian composer, singer, writer (1913–1980)

Audience85K
Fame72.7
Momentum1.8

Source-basedStable

85K youtube followers

Audience85K
Fame72.7
Momentum1.8
Brazil rank#114
Wikipedia15.7K

Lived 1913–1980, aged 67Brazil

Brazil MusiciansSinger / Musician

Biggest on YouTube
85K
@@viniciusdemoraes
Wikipedia
43 languages
Cross-language footprint
Rank in Brazil
#114
Musicians
Era
1913–1980
Aged 67
Known for
Noah's Ark
2024

Summary

Updated 2026-09-07

Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes, better known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed "O Poetinha", 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.