Milton Nascimento facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milton Nascimento
Nascimento performing in 2008
Background information
Also known as	Bituca
Born	(1942-10-26) October 26, 1942 (age 82) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Origin	Três Pontas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Genres	MPB, pop rock, rock and roll, jazz, soft rock, afrobeat, worldbeat, adult contemporary
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	1962–present
Labels	Warner Music Brazil Universal Music Brazil Sony Music Brazil Philips, Mercury, CTI EMI Music Brazil Warner Bros. Records Blue Note/EMI Records Nonesuch/Elektra Records
Associated acts	Clube da Esquina

Milton Silva Campos do Nascimento (born October 26, 1942), also known as Bituca, is a famous Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician. He plays several instruments, including guitar and piano.

Milton Nascimento has released 32 studio albums. He has won five Grammy Awards, including one for Best World Music Album in 1998. He has worked with many well-known artists like Björk, Pat Metheny, and Elis Regina.

Biography

Milton Nascimento was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His mother, Maria do Carmo do Nascimento, raised him. Sadly, she passed away when he was two years old. After that, his grandmother took care of him.

Later, Milton was adopted by his grandmother's former employers' relatives. His adoptive parents were Josino Brito Campos, a bank employee and teacher, and Lília Silva Campos, a music teacher. They moved to Três Pontas in Minas Gerais. When Milton was a child, people called him "Bituca." This nickname came from how he would pout when he was upset.

Early Musical Journey

Milton became interested in music at a young age. His adoptive mother was a music teacher, which helped him explore music. When he was four, he received an accordion and started singing.

At 13, he began singing in a group called Continental de Duilio Tiso Cougo. He also sometimes worked as a DJ at a radio station. His adoptive father used to run this radio station.

In 1968, Milton married a student named Lurdeca. Their marriage was short, and he later decided to focus on his music career. However, in 2016, he adopted a son named Augusto Kesrouani do Nascimento.

Clube da Esquina: A Musical Movement

Early in his career, Milton played in two samba groups. He also played with the group W's Boys. In 1962, he recorded his first song, "Barulho de Trem."

In 1963, he moved to Belo Horizonte. There, he became good friends with Lô Borges. This friendship led to the start of the "Clube da Esquina" (which means "street corner club") movement. This was a group of musicians who shared ideas and created music together.

Other members included Beto Guedes, Toninho Horta, and Wagner Tiso. They worked together on songs and melodies. One of their songs, "Canção do Sal," became famous when Elis Regina sang it in 1966. This led to Milton appearing on television.

In 1972, the group released an album called Clube da Esquina. It became very popular and had many hit songs.

Milton Nascimento in 1972

In 1967, Milton entered the Festival Internacional da Canção. He won second place with his song "Travessia" ("Bridges"). This helped him get a contract to record three albums in the United States. He moved there and released his first international album, Courage, in 1969.

Milton has written many famous songs. These include "Nada Será Como Antes" ("Nothing Will Be As It Was") and "Maria, Maria." Another important song is "Coração de Estudante" ("Student's Heart"). This song was played at the funeral of Edson Luís, a student who died in 1968. It later became an anthem for important social movements in Brazil. It was also played at the funerals of famous figures like President-elect Tancredo Neves and race car driver Ayrton Senna.

Expanding His Music

Milton Nascimento became very well-known in Brazil. His music gained international fame when he appeared on jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter's album Native Dancer in 1974. This led to him working with many global artists.

He collaborated with musicians like Paul Simon, Sarah Vaughan, Carlos Santana, and Peter Gabriel. His 1994 album Angelus featured many famous guests. In 1993, he even worked with the pop rock band Duran Duran. He co-wrote and performed the song "Breath After Breath" with them.

In 1996, Milton contributed a song called "Dancing" to the Red Hot + Rio album. This album helped raise money for a good cause.

Later Works and Recognition

Nascimento in 2014

In 2002, Milton starred in a musical play called Ser Minas Tão Gerais. This play honored his poetry and that of another famous poet, Carlos Drummond de Andrade.

In 2004, he worked with the Brazilian heavy metal band Angra. He sang on their song "Late Redemption." In 2016, he received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music. This is a very special award for musicians.

In 2018, Milton released two EPs, A Festa and Nada Será Como Antes. These EPs featured new versions of his older hit songs.

Recent Collaborations and Farewell Tour

In 2020, Milton released an EP called Existe Amor with rapper Criolo. This project was part of a campaign to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. They used projections on buildings to encourage donations.

On his 79th birthday in 2021, Milton announced his farewell tour. The tour was called A Última Sessão de Música (The Last Music Session). He later clarified that he wasn't quitting music entirely, just live concerts. His last show was on November 13, 2022, in Belo Horizonte.

In 2023, he released Outros Cantos with the duo Chitãozinho & Xororó. In 2024, he released a new album, Milton + Esperanza, with American musician Esperanza Spalding. This album was nominated for a Grammy Award. He also released the EP Moon Over Minas with Jonathan Wilson. Even though he retired from touring, he performed a special Tiny Desk (Home) Concert with Esperanza Spalding and other artists.

Discography

Awards and Recognition

• Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)
• Honorary Doctorate of Music, awarded by Berklee College of Music (2016)

See also

In Spanish: Milton Nascimento para niños