Marcelo Motta

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Marcelo Ramos Motta

Years Active

1962–1987

Genres

rock, MPB

Biography

Marcelo Ramos Motta was born in Rio de Janeiro on June 27, 1931, and stood out as a Brazilian writer, composer, and filmmaker. From his youth, he demonstrated a deep interest in occultism, affiliating with institutions such as AMORC and Arnoldo Krumm-Heller's FRA, before becoming one of the leading figures in introducing Thelema to Brazil.

Upon returning to the country in 1962, he began translating and publishing Thelemic works in Portuguese, actively promoting the Astrum Argentum and the Ordo Templi Orientis. In the Brazilian musical and cultural scene, he became widely known for his role as a mentor and songwriting partner to Raul Seixas, in addition to having influenced figures like Paulo Coelho.

Beyond his literary production and his role in national esotericism, Motta ventured into the seventh art by directing, in 1973, the feature film O Judoka, inspired by the comic book work of Pedro Anísio and Eduardo Baron. He passed away in Teresópolis on August 26, 1987, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to influence Thelemic groups in Brazil and abroad.