Marcos Valle

Marcos Valle
Valle during an interview in 2019
Background information
Born
Marcos Kostenbader Valle

(1943-09-14) September 14, 1943
GenresSamba, bossa nova, pop, psychedelic rock, soul, jazz, funk, lounge
OccupationsSinger, musician, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar, harmonica, mandolin
Years active1963–present
LabelsOdeon, EMI, Far Out

Marcos Kostenbader Valle (born 14 September 1943) is a Brazilian singer, musician, and songwriter. He has produced works in many musical styles, including bossa nova, samba, and fusions of rock, soul, jazz, and dance music with Brazilian styles. Valle is credited for popularizing bossa nova in the 1960s.