Nelson Motta
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About
Brazilian journalist, music producer, songwriter, author, and television personality known for his influential role in Brazilian popular music including writing or co-writing songs such as "Como uma Onda," "Dancin' Days," "Certas Coisas," and "Um Novo Tempo." He is also known for producing music by artists including Elis Regina, Gal Costa, and Daniela Mercury and for sharing cultural commentary, music history, and personal content on Instagram with more than 290,000 followers.
Before fame
He studied law for one year before attending the Escola Superior de Desenho Industrial. He began his journalism career in 1964 as a general-reporting intern for Jornal do Brasil. He received his first major national recognition in 1966 when "Saveiros," which he wrote with Dori Caymmi, won the Brazilian phase of the inaugural International Song Festival.
Trivia
He presented a weekly culture and entertainment column on Jornal da Globo from November 2008 through December 2023. He wrote the bestselling books Noites Tropicais and Vale Tudo: O Som e a Fúria de Tim Maia.
Family life
His full name is Nelson Cândido Motta Filho. His parents were Nelson Cândido Motta and Maria Cecília Brito Motta. He has a daughter named Joana with his first wife Mônica Silveira. He has two daughters named Esperança and Nina with actress Marília Pêra. He was also married to Costanza Pascolato, Adriana Penna, and Adriana "Drica" Albuquerque. He began dating Pati Pontalti in February 2023 after they connected through Instagram.
Associated with
He directed Marisa Monte's first professional concert and produced her 1989 debut album MM.
