Marcos Valle is a Brazilian singer and songwriter who has been praised for his mix of bossa nova and samba styles. His music career stretches back to 1963 with the release of his first album, Samba Demais, and he has since released more than 40 albums and numerous singles. Valle has worked with several renowned Brazilian artists, including Milton Nascimento and Chico Buarque, and his songs have been covered across the world. Valle has also written musicals and soundtracks for Brazilian films. In 2013, he was awarded a Latin Grammy for best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album. His eclectic and spiritually inspired music continues to influence generations of modern Brazilian artists.