Biography
Roberto Menescal (born October 25, 1937) is a Brazilian composer, record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and pioneer of bossa nova. In many of his songs there are references to the sea, including his best-known composition "O Barquinho" ("Little Boat"). He is also known for work with Carlos Lyra, Nara Leão, Wanda Sá, Ale Vanzella, and many others. Menescal has performed in Latin music genres such as Música popular brasileira (Brazilian pop), bossa nova, and samba. He was nominated for a Latin Grammy for his work with his son's bossa group Bossacucanova in 2002 and received the 2013 Latin Recording Academy Special Awards in Las Vegas in November 2013.
Filmography
all 31
Movies 27
self 14
TV Shows 4
Director 2
Self (voice)
They Shot the Piano Player (2023)
Movie
Self
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023)
Movie
Self
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando (2020)
Movie
Tito Madi - Tempo de Amar (2019)
Movie
Ele mesmo
Erlon Chaves: O Maestro do Veneno (2018)
Movie
Self
All for the Music (2018)
Movie
Himself
Where Are You, João Gilberto? (2018)
Movie
7
Self
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas (2017)
Movie
Actor
From Jazz to Samba (2017)
Movie
Self
Vamos Tocar (2016)
TV
Self
André Midani - An Insider’s Story Of Brazilian Music (2015)
Movie
Himself
Maria Rita – Canto Encanto Tanto (2013)
Movie
Self
Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012)
Movie
7
Self
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista (2009)
Movie
Self
O Som do Vinil (2007)
TV
Self
Por Toda Minha Vida (2006)
TV
Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day (2006)
Movie
Music
Prova de Amor (2005)
TV
Composer
Looking for Black Orpheus (2005)
Movie
Self
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005)
Movie
Ele mesmo
Descobrindo Waltel (2005)
Movie
Composer
O Quinze (2004)
Movie
Um Barzinho, Um Violão: ao Vivo (2001)
Movie
Music
Bye Bye Brazil (1980)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Xica da Silva (1976)
Movie
Composer
Joanna Francesa (1973)
Movie
Composer
Café na Cama (1973)
Movie
Composer
Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo! (1973)
Movie
Music Director
When Carnaval Comes (1972)
Movie
Music Director
Um Marido Sem... É Como um Jardim Sem Flores (1972)
Movie
Composer
Society em Baby-Doll (1965)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.91
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2001
2007
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2023
Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1937-10-25 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceVitoria, Brazil
CitizenshipsBrazil
AwardsLatin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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