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Roberto Menescal

World music
Brazilian music
Born in Brazil on October 25, 1937, Roberto Menescal is an acclaimed bossa nova and samba guitarist, composer, and producer. He is acknowledged as a pioneer in bossa nova and has worked with artists such as Sylvia Telles, Carlos Lyra, Nara Leão, Wanda Sá, and Ale Vanzella. In 1958, he formed one of the first bossa nova groups and performed across the country, helping the bossa nova genre take root in Brazil. As a songwriter, his best-known compositions are “O Barquinho” – recorded by Maysa, Paulinho Nogueira, and Perry Ribeiro - and “Jura de Pombo”, which was covered by Alaíde Co...
Songs
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Você (Voce)Roberto Menescal and Marcos Suzano
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TelefoneRoberto Menescal and Wanda Sá
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Pro Dia Nascer FelizLeila Pinheiro, Roberto Menescal and Rodrigo Santos
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ExageradoLeila Pinheiro, Roberto Menescal and Rodrigo Santos
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RioRoberto Menescal
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Codinome Beija-FlorLeila Pinheiro, Roberto Menescal and Rodrigo Santos
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Você (Voce)Roberto Menescal and Marcos Suzano

Eu e a Música

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TelefoneRoberto Menescal and Wanda Sá

Bossa Session

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Pro Dia Nascer FelizLeila Pinheiro, Roberto Menescal and Rodrigo Santos

2:43

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ExageradoLeila Pinheiro, Roberto Menescal and Rodrigo Santos

4:23

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RioRoberto Menescal

A Bossa dos Cariocas

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Codinome Beija-FlorLeila Pinheiro, Roberto Menescal and Rodrigo Santos

3:33

Albums