Roberto Menescal

Born: 1937-10-25

Birthplace: Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Biography

Roberto Batalha Menescal (Vitória, October 25, 1937) is a Brazilian musician. He was one of the founders of the Bossa Nova movement.

Known For

They Shot the Piano Player
O Quinze
Looking for Black Orpheus
Descobrindo Waltel
Bye Bye Brazil
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
Where Are You, João Gilberto?
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
Erlon Chaves: O Maestro do Veneno
Os Afro-Sambas: The Brazil of Baden and Vinicius

Top Movie Credits

They Shot the Piano Player Self (voice)
O Quinze Music
Looking for Black Orpheus Original Music Composer
Descobrindo Waltel Ele mesmo
Bye Bye Brazil Music
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova Self
Where Are You, João Gilberto? Self
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas Self
Erlon Chaves: O Maestro do Veneno Ele mesmo
Os Afro-Sambas: The Brazil of Baden and Vinicius Self