Nelson Angelo Cavalcanti Martins, known as Nelson Angelo, was born on June 15, 1949, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, arranger, and music producer who has experimented with various traditional Brazilian music styles often linked to the country's folk dances. His early work includes composing "Zozoï" for France Gall in 1970, with lyrics by Robert Gall, which was initially overlooked but later recognized as an original expression of jazz tropical. Nelson Angelo released his debut album with Joyce in 1975. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable artists and produced albums such as Cateretê (2003). His contributions to Brazilian music include soundtracks for films like A Culpa (1971) and television series such as Pé na Jaca (2006), where he composed "Fazenda" performed by Milton Nascimento.
