Paulinho Moska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moska
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paulo Corrêa de Araujo |
| Also known as | Moska |
| Born | 27 August 1967 |
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | MPB, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Instruments | Voice, guitar |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Paulo Corrêa de Araujo, known to many as Moska or Paulinho Moska, is a talented Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born on August 27, 1967, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Paulinho Moska started playing the classical guitar when he was just 13 years old, learning with his friends. He later studied theater and cinema at CAL (Casa de Artes de Laranjeiras) in Rio. Early in his career, he was part of a band called Garganta Profunda. This group sang many different types of songs, from those by the famous Beatles and Tom Jobim to even medieval operas! In 1987, he helped start a new band called Inimigos do Rei, which means "King's Enemies." He formed this band with old friends, Luiz Nicolau and Luis Guilherme.
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Moska on the Big Screen
Besides making music, Moska has also acted in movies.
Acting in Films
In 2001, Moska appeared in a film called O Homem do Ano, which means "The Man of the Year." In this movie, he played a character named Enoque. The film also starred Murilo Benício and was directed by José Henrique Fonseca. The story was written by Rubem Fonseca, Patrícia Melo, and José Henrique Fonseca.
Moska also acted in other films, including Mulher in 1998 and Amores Possíveis.
Moska's Music Albums
Paulinho Moska has released many albums throughout his career, both CDs and DVDs.
Studio and Live CDs
Here are some of the albums Moska has released:
- (1993) Vontade
- (1995) Pensar É Fazer Música
- (1997) Contrassenso
- (1997) Através do Espelho (Ao Vivo) (This was a live album!)
- (1999) Móbile
- (2001) Eu Falso da Minha Vida o Que Eu Quiser
- (2003) Tudo Novo de Novo
- (2004) Nova Bis – The Best Of (This was a collection of his best songs!)
- (2007) + Novo de Novo
- (2008) Zoombido
- (2010) Muito Pouco – This album came with two CDs!
Music DVDs
- (2007) + Novo de Novo (This DVD was released along with the CD of the same name.)
See Also
In Spanish: Paulinho Moska para niños
- Música popular brasileira (This is a type of Brazilian music that Moska often performs.)
