Yé Borges

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years Active

1980

Genres

MPB, samba-jazz, pop

Biography

Yé Borges is a Brazilian musician, brother of Lô Borges and Márcio Borges, both prominent figures of Clube da Esquina. He actively participated in the Brazilian musical scene, especially in the 1980s, collaborating on family projects and in his own career.

His participation in the album "Os Borges", released in 1980, brought the Borges brothers together for the first time on a single record, featuring co-written compositions and the participation of renowned artists such as Milton Nascimento and Elis Regina. Yé Borges also contributed to the album "Bom Dia Universo", where he composed the track "Santa Teresa" in partnership with Tito Andrade, an ode to the Belo Horizonte neighborhood.

Besides being a composer, Yé Borges is recognized for his role as the family's spokesperson in difficult moments, such as during the hospitalization and passing of his brother Lô Borges. His musical trajectory is intrinsically linked to the history of Clube da Esquina and to the rich musical production of Minas Gerais.