Milton Legey

Years Active

1953

Genres

samba, música popular brasileira

Biography

Milton Legey was a Brazilian composer and lyricist known for his contributions to samba and popular music.

His work often featured collaborations with other notable Brazilian artists. He co-authored the song "Fósforo Queimado" with Paulo Menezes and Roberto Lamego, which was famously recorded by Angela Maria in 1953. Another collaboration, "Renunciei," with Paulo Menezes, was also recorded and is noted in historical music archives. Legey also collaborated with Edu Rocha on songs such as "Fala, Sau".

Legey's songwriting extended to partnerships with composers like Evaldo Braga, contributing to songs like "Mal que faz bem". His career, primarily as a composer, placed him within the vibrant musical landscape of Brazil during the mid-20th century, with his works being recorded by prominent singers of the era.