Marilton Borges

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Genres

mpb, popular brazilian music

Instruments

piano

Biography

Marilton Fragoso Borges is a renowned Brazilian pianist and composer born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. He is widely recognized as one of the key figures and original members of the legendary musical movement known as Clube da Esquina. Throughout his career, he has collaborated extensively on stage and in recordings with fellow visionary artist Milton Nascimento.

Coming from a deeply musical family, Marilton is the brother of several notable musicians, including Lô Borges, Márcio Borges, Telo Borges, Yé Borges, Nico Borges, and Solange Borges. His contributions to Brazilian popular music are deeply intertwined with the distinctive harmonic and melodic richness that characterized the Minas Gerais music scene during its golden era.

His legacy endures through his profound connection to the Clube da Esquina movement and his enduring influence on contemporary Brazilian instrumental music and songwriting. By working closely with icons like Milton Nascimento, he helped shape the acoustic and poetic landscape of Brazilian culture for generations to come.