Marcus Vinícius

A composer, producer, playwright, and conductor, Marcus Vinicius has play an important part in Brazilian popular music. He was also as the A&R director of the much celebrated Discos Marcus Pereira recording company, specialized in historical and folkloric musical research, and, in the '90s, of the CPC-UMES, another recording company devoted to quality artists who cannot find opportunities in the commercial sector. In 1967, Vinicius participated in the Festival of Paraíba, interpreting "Poeira" (with Marcos Tavares), which earned a third place prize. In the same year, he won an...