Vinicius de Moraes, Brazilian poet, playwright, and composer (died 1980)

Vinicius de Moraes

Brazilian poet and lyricist (1913–1980)

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…