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Davi Moraes is a great musician from Bahia, rooted in the afro-funk music style. Son of a great brazilian musician, Moraes Moreira, he learn to play his first instrument when he was only 5 years old, when his father gave to him a 'cavaquinho'. Song by song, the little boy became more and more excited with being a musician. His work has influenced a lot of other musicians, including his ex-girlfriend and brazilian pop star, Ivete Sangalo. The albuns Papo Macaco and Orixá Mutante both rendered good reviews from the brazilian press. .
The founder of Os Novos Baianos, Moraes Moreira was the main composer of the group (with lyricist Luís Galvão). Departing for a highly successful solo career, he has recorded many albums, always fusing the rich folklore of Bahia with rock and pop influences. He also became an ardent fighter for the cause of the Bahian Carnival, promoting shows with that repertory throughout Brazil. His compositions have been recorded by many interpreters, among them Gal Costa (her rendition of "Festa do Interior" was the most played song in Brazil in 1982), Daniela Mercury, Fagner, Simone, Zizi Possi, Ney Matogrosso, Elba Ramalho,...
Vinicius de Moraes (19 de octubre de 1913 - 9 de julio de 1980), cuyo nombre completo era Marcus Vinícius da Cruz de Melo Morais, nació y murió en Río de Janeiro, Brasil. Fue una figura capital en la música popular brasileña contemporánea. Como poeta escribió la letra de un gran número de canciones que se han convertido en clásicas. Como compositor dejó varias buenas canciones y como intérprete participó en muchos álbumes. También fue diplomático de Brasil.
En los años 1960, de Moraes realizó colaboraciones con muchos cantantes y músicos reconocidos en Brasil, en particular con Toquinho (el colaborador...