Genres:
Bossa nova, samba, fusions of rock, soul, jazz, and dance music with Brazilian styles
About the Artist:
Marcos Valle is a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, and one of the key figures of modern bossa nova. He is best known for the song “Samba de Verão” (“Summer Samba”) and for the way he blended Brazilian rhythms with jazz, soul, and pop. With over six decades of music and dozens of albums, Valle remains one of the most influential Brazilian artists of his generation.
Famous Album:
Perhaps his best-known and most celebrated album is Marcos Valle (1970), where he combined bossa nova with rock and soul influences, creating memorable tracks like “Ele e Ela” and “Freio Aerodinâmico”. His unique style of mixing classic samba with modern elements has kept his music fresh and relevant even decades later, and his albums continue to inspire and influence artists around the world.