Lô Borges

Lô Borges (Born Salomão Borges Filho on January 10, 1952) is a Brazilian songwriter, singer, and guitarist. He was one of the founders of Clube da Esquina, a group of musicians that originated in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. He co-authored with Milton Nascimento the album Clube da Esquina in 1972, which was a milestone in Brazilian popular music. Among his most famous compositions are "Paisagem da Janela", "Para Lennon e McCartney", "Clube da Esquina No. 2", "Trem de Doido", and "O Trem Azul".[1]

Lô Borges
Lô Borges in 2017
Background information
Birth nameSalomão Borges Filho
Born (1952-01-10) 10 January 1952
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
GenresMPB, progressive rock, experimental rock, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1972–present

Discography

  • 1972: Clube da Esquina (with Milton Nascimento)
  • 1972: Lô Borges
  • 1979: A Via-Láctea
  • 1980: Os Borges
  • 1981: Nuvem Cigana
  • 1984: Sonho Real
  • 1987: Solo - Ao Vivo
  • 1996: Meu Filme
  • 2001: Feira Moderna
  • 2003: Um Dia e Meio
  • 2006: Bhanda
  • 2008: Harmonia
  • 2010: Horizonte Vertical

References

  1. Neder, Alvaro. "Lô Borges". Allmusic. Macrovision. Retrieved 2009-02-14. His second album, the self-titled Lô Borges, is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.


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