Milton Nascimento (born 26 October, 1942) is a Brazilian songwriter, singer… Read Full Bio ↴Milton Nascimento (born 26 October, 1942) is a Brazilian songwriter, singer, and guitarist, who is considered one of the foremost icons of Brazilian popular music. His work spans a multitude of genres, from contemporary folk to jazz, and is often rooted in the traditional and indigenous music of the country.
Nascimento was born in Rio de Janeiro, and grew up in Três Pontas, Minas Gerais. His mother was the maid Maria do Carmo Nascimento. When he was just a few months old, the boy was adopted by the family for whom his mother had previously worked: the couple Josino Brito Campos (a banker, mathematics teacher and electronic technician) and Lília Silva Campos (a music teacher). He lived in the boroughs of Laranjeiras and Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. When he was 18 months old, his biological mother died and he moved with his adoptive parents to the city of Três Pontas, in the State of Minas Gerais.
In the earlier stages of his career, Nascimento played in two samba groups, Evolussamba and Sambacana. In 1963 he moved to Belo Horizonte, and his friendship with the Borges brothers (Marilton, Márcio e Lô Borges) led to the Clube da Esquina ("corner club") movement. Other members included Beto Guedes, Toninho Horta, Wagner Tiso, and Flavio Venturini.
Nascimento is famous for his chime-clear falsetto and tonal range, as well for highly acclaimed songs such as "Canção da América" ("Song from America") and "Coração de Estudante" ("Student's Heart"). The lyrics of "Coração de Estudante" remembers the funeral of the student Edson Luís, killed by police officers in 1968. The song became the hymn for the diretas Já campaign in 1984 and it was also played in the funeral of the late president Tancredo Neves the next year, who died before assuming the presidency.
While his reputation within Brazil was firmly established with his Clube da Esquina works, Nascimento's international breakthrough came with his appearance on jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter's 1974 album "Native Dancer". This led to widespread acclaim, and collaborations with American stars such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Pat Metheny.
Through his friendship with guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, Nascimento came to work with the pop-rock band Duran Duran in 1993. Nascimento co-wrote and performed (in the Portuguese language) the song "Breath After Breath", featured on the band's 1993 album "Duran Duran". He also performed with the band in concert when they toured in Brazil, in support of that album. Nascimento earned a Grammy award for "Best World Music Album" in 1998 for his album "Nascimento", and was also nominated in 1991 and 1995.
Nascimento was born in Rio de Janeiro, and grew up in Três Pontas, Minas Gerais. His mother was the maid Maria do Carmo Nascimento. When he was just a few months old, the boy was adopted by the family for whom his mother had previously worked: the couple Josino Brito Campos (a banker, mathematics teacher and electronic technician) and Lília Silva Campos (a music teacher). He lived in the boroughs of Laranjeiras and Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. When he was 18 months old, his biological mother died and he moved with his adoptive parents to the city of Três Pontas, in the State of Minas Gerais.
In the earlier stages of his career, Nascimento played in two samba groups, Evolussamba and Sambacana. In 1963 he moved to Belo Horizonte, and his friendship with the Borges brothers (Marilton, Márcio e Lô Borges) led to the Clube da Esquina ("corner club") movement. Other members included Beto Guedes, Toninho Horta, Wagner Tiso, and Flavio Venturini.
Nascimento is famous for his chime-clear falsetto and tonal range, as well for highly acclaimed songs such as "Canção da América" ("Song from America") and "Coração de Estudante" ("Student's Heart"). The lyrics of "Coração de Estudante" remembers the funeral of the student Edson Luís, killed by police officers in 1968. The song became the hymn for the diretas Já campaign in 1984 and it was also played in the funeral of the late president Tancredo Neves the next year, who died before assuming the presidency.
While his reputation within Brazil was firmly established with his Clube da Esquina works, Nascimento's international breakthrough came with his appearance on jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter's 1974 album "Native Dancer". This led to widespread acclaim, and collaborations with American stars such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Pat Metheny.
Through his friendship with guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, Nascimento came to work with the pop-rock band Duran Duran in 1993. Nascimento co-wrote and performed (in the Portuguese language) the song "Breath After Breath", featured on the band's 1993 album "Duran Duran". He also performed with the band in concert when they toured in Brazil, in support of that album. Nascimento earned a Grammy award for "Best World Music Album" in 1998 for his album "Nascimento", and was also nominated in 1991 and 1995.
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Milton Nascimento Lyrics
A Feminina Voz Do Cantor Minha mãe que falou Minha voz vem da mulher Minha voz veio…
A Lágrima E O Rio Quando amanheceu toquei meu braço, no que? E me desentendi P…
Amor Amigo O que eu vou dizer, você nunca ouviu de mim Pois…
Ana Maria Lá vem a força, lá vem a magia Que me incendeia…
às vezes deus exagera Quado voçê passa Fico assim sem graça Só olhando pra voçê Pi…
Beira Mar Novo Beira-mar, beira-mar novo Foi só eu é que cantei Ô beira-mar…
Beleza E Canção Nada de novo no meu mundo Eu vivo o segundo Meu tempo…
Boa Noite Vim pra ti dar boa noite Vim participar da festa Quebrei as…
Calix Bento (Obra Recolhida do Folclore Mineiro) Oh Deus, salve o Oratório Oh Deus, salve o Oratório Onde Deu…
Clube Da Esquina Nº 2 F7+ …
Coisas De Minas Ê ê boi, ê ê boi Se eu contasse o…
De Um Modo Geral Pensas disfarçar a sensualidade que nasce daí Brotou ao mesm…
Estrelada És menina do astro sol És rainha do mundo mar Teu luzeiro…
Hello Goodbye You say "Yes", I say "No". You say "Stop" and I…
Imagem E Semelhança Pai do céu Me manda alguma ajuda A luz numa mensagem, careço…
Louva-a-deus (The Praying Mantis) Senhora dona eu lhe dou meu coração Fazei de mim o…
Meninos De Araçuaí Quarenta vozes amei Uma por uma a mexer Só pra me fazer…
Novena Se digo um ai É por ninguém É pela certeza De saber que…
O cavaleiro (The Rider) Algo me dirá Desta história misteriosa nascerá Não conheço e…
Only a Dream in Rio A Terra é minha mãe O mar é o meu pai O…
Outro Lugar 'Cê sabe que as canções são todas feitas pra você E…
Pietá Guardo teu olhar comigo Tenho teu manto abrigo Vem me ampa…
Quem Sabe Isso Quer Dizer Amor Cheguei a tempo de te ver acordar Eu vim correndo à…
Sofro Calado Sofro calado Pra não lhe dizer A cada segundo O que…
Vera Cruz Hoje foi que a perdi Mas onde já nem sei Em Vera…
Voa Bicho Andorinha voou, voou Fez um ninho no meu chapéu E um buraco…
Vozes Do Vento Pouco a pouco vou cativando Dou o meu colo Vou encantando So…