Nico Borges

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Also known as

Mauro Nilton Fragoso Borges

Years Active

1973

Genres

MPB, Brazilian popular music

Instruments

voice

Biography

Mauro Nilton Fragoso Borges, better known as Nico Borges, was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on August 25, 1959. He is a Brazilian musician and composer, and the brother of fellow musicians Lô Borges, Márcio Borges, and Marilton Borges, all prominent figures in Brazilian popular music. Nico began his musical career early, at the age of 12, participating in the recording of the iconic song "Pablo" by Milton Nascimento, which became a milestone for bypassing censorship during the military dictatorship. This childhood participation demonstrated his vocal talent and inserted him into the musical scene from an early age.

Nico Borges also joined the group "Os Borges", alongside his brothers, releasing albums that contributed to the family's rich discography. His solo career gained prominence with the release of his first album, "Pura Magia", in 2023, which celebrates his roots and musical influences. He is recognized for his voice and his contribution as a composer, exploring various Brazilian rhythms in his works.

Throughout his career, Nico Borges has been a representative of music from Minas Gerais and Brazil, maintaining a strong connection with his brothers and with artists such as Milton Nascimento, to whom he shows great gratitude. His work, although sometimes less publicized than that of his older brothers, is an integral part of the history of MPB, with participations in important albums and original work that reflects his artistic identity.

Discography

• Pura Magia (2023)