Milton Nascimento

Brazilian singer and songwriter Milton Nascimento is a globally recognized icon whose resonant, reedy tenor and otherworldly falsetto have led many to describe his music in spiritual terms. His self-titled 1967 debut established his meld of MPB, Brazilian folk forms, Tropicalia, rock, and samba. 1969's Courage showcased him with a cast of international jazz musicians. 1972's classic Clube Da Esquina and his co-billed performances on Wayne Shorter's Native Dancer are considered classics. In 1986 Shorter returned the favor on Nascimento's A Barca Dos Amantes. He released the sta...