The nostalgic habit that Milton Nascimento has acquired in retirement

Currently 82 years old, the Brazilian music giant retired from the scene at the end of 2022, after a show at the Mineirão stadium, in Belo Horizonte

Milton Nascimento he has retired from the stage since November 2022. Although he appeared during a show of Coldplayin March 2023, and released an album with Esperanza Spalding Last August the 82-year-old artist retired from large-scale professional commitments.

However, it cannot be said that he has completely disconnected from his legacy. In a video published on social media, the Brazilian music icon revealed a habit from his “retired” period: watching old videos featuring him.

He says:

“The thing I enjoyed most in my retirement was watching my old videos. I miss them a lot, I really miss them.”

Subsequently, however, “Bituca” receives an invitation from the person responsible for filming, Augusto Kesrouani Nascimentoyour son and manager: How about doing a show to satisfy that desire? The answer is direct: “NO”.

Watch below.

About Milton Nascimento

Carioca by birth and Minas Gerais in his heart, Milton Nascimento has developed one of the most famous careers in Brazilian music, with recognition also abroad. Nominated five times Grandmother — and winner of the category in 1998 Best World Music Album —, the artist has released more than 30 albums and has established collaborations not only with national icons (such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Eli Regina AND Mary Bethany), as well as alongside international stars (such as Paolo Simone, Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Wayne Shorter AND Herbie Hancock).

His last show took place in the same city where his career began: Belo Horizonte. In the capital of Minas Gerais, he performed at the Mineirão Stadium, on November 13, 2022. It included the participation of members of the Clube da Esquina — The Borges, Beto Guedes, Toninho Horta, Wagner Tiso AND Nelson Angelo -, Furthermore Samuele Rosa (Wrong) AND Ze Ibarra (Craving for bullets).

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Source: Terra

Earl

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