Biography
The composer of bossa nova classics like "O Barquinho," "Ah, Se Eu Pudesse," "Errinho +á T+¦a," "N+¦s e o Mar," "Rio," "Voc+¬," and "Vagamente," Roberto Menescal started his professional career in 1957 as Sylvia Telles' sideman (on guitar) in a tour around Brazil. In 1958, he opened a guitar school in Copacabana (Rio) with Carlos Lyra, having as his pupils Nara Le+úo and his sister Danuza Le+úo. In the same year, he formed, with Lu+¡s Carlos Vinhas, Jo+úo M+írio, Henrique, and B... Read more