Milton Nascimento (Portuguese pronunciation: [‘miwtõ nasiˈmẽtu]; born October 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known globally as one of the most influential and talented Brazilian musicians. Elis Regina once stated that “if God had a voice, it would be Milton’s.”

A unique and baroque voice combined with poetic lyrics, his music mesmerizes people all over the world. He has toured in North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Nascimento is also highly praised in the music industry, having won five Grammy Awards, including Best World Music Album in 1997.

Milton Nascimento was born in Rio de Janeiro. His mother, Maria Nascimento, was a maid. As a baby, Nascimento was adopted by a couple who were his mother’s former employers; Josino Brito Campos, a bank employee, mathematics teacher and electronic technician and Lília Silva Campos, a music teacher and choir singer. When he was 18 months old, Nascimento’s biological mother died, and he moved with his adoptive parents to the city of Três Pontas, in the state of Minas Gerais.