Nélson Jacobina

Nélson Jacobina
Born
Nélson Jacobina Rocha Pires

1953
Died (aged 58)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresMPB
OccupationsLyricist, songwriter, guitarist
InstrumentsClassical guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Years active1970s–2012
Formerly of

Nélson Jacobina Rocha Pires (1953 – May 31, 2012) was a Brazilian lyricist, songwriter and guitarist, famous for his enduring partnership with fellow musician Jorge Mautner, with whom he wrote, among many other songs, the 1974 hit "Maracatu Atômico".