Vinicius De Moraes - The Poet Of The Bossa Nova

500 units limited edition, remastered, 6-panel digipak with inside booklet. Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim & lyrics by by Vinicius De Moraes.

Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist and playwright, Vin�cius de Moraes (1913-1980) became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He penned hundreds of songs with his long-time collaborator, Ant�nio 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 Vin�cius himself, Jo�o Gilberto, Luiz Bonf�, Sylvia Telles, and Elizete Cardoso.