Milton Nascimento
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Biography
Milton Nascimento â born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 26, 1942 - is known as an extremely versatile singer, songwriter, and musician. During his long and distinguished career, he has collaborated with artists across a wide range of musical genres including Duran Duran, Earth Wind and Fire, Quincy Jones, and Paul Simon. As a measure of his standing in the international music community his 1994 album Angelus featured guest appearances by Peter Gabriel, Cat Stevens, George Duke, Jon Anderson, and numerous other A-list musical talents. Milton Nascimento was brought up in Três Pontas and, during the early part of his career, forged a reputation as a talented artist playing in samba groups. He became a well-known musician in Brazil and was a key member of the renowned musical collective Clube de Esquina. His international breakthrough came after he appeared on Wayne Shorter's critically acclaimed 1974 album Native Dancer. After this, Milton Nascimento rose to prominence as one of Brazil's premier artists. With a recording career spanning more than five decades, he has appeared on more than 40 albums plus numerous guest appearances with other artists. His most acclaimed albums include Courage (1969), Milagre dos Peixes (1973), Geraes (1976), Txai (1990), and Nascimento (1997). Milton Nascimentoâs best known songs as a solo artist include âMaria, Maria,â âTravessia,â âCanção da América,â and âCoração de Estudante.â In 2024, he collaborated with American bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding on the album Milton + Esperanza.
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- Milagre Dos Peixes
- Cravo E Canela (Clove And Cinnamon)
- Dancing
- Vera Cruz
- Beauty and the Beast by Milton Nascimento
- Ana Maria by Milton Nascimento
- Louvação à Mariama
- A Barca Dos Amantes
- Tarrafal by Milton Nascimento
- Sunset Marquis 333 Los Angeles
- Quatro Luas
- Pai Grande
- Beco Do Mota
- Tarde
- Nós Dois
- Raça by Milton Nascimento
- Clube da Esquina by Som Imaginário
- Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) by Milton Nascimento
- Gira, Girou
- Rouxinol (The Nightingale)
- Janela Para O Mundo
- Caicó (Cantigas) - Tema Folclórico
- Guardanapos De Papel
- Cuerpo Y Alma
