Organ criticizes the location attributed to the artist and questions about respect and consideration dedicated to him
O (Ministry of Culture) published, this 3rd (4.FEV.2025), a note of repudiation of the treatment given to singer and songwriter Milton Nascimento during the Grammy 2025 ceremony.
In the statement, the ministry criticizes the location of the seat attributed to the artist at the event and raises questions about respect and consideration dedicated to him, considering his curriculum and his age. Milton Santos is 82 years old and has won 5 gramophones.
“The Academy’s decision to position it in a place incompatible with its trajectory, international prestige and physical needs demonstrates a lack of sensitivity and respect for one of the greatest names in Brazilian music”Said Minc. The full text can be read at the end.
The Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, also the organization of the Grammy Awards. In an X (former Twitter) publication, he classified what happened as “unacceptable and rude ”.
Milton Nascimento Pronouncement
Milton Nascimento on your Instagram about the case. In text, his team explained that he was not prevented from accessing a seat, but the designated place was in the stands, far from the tables near the stage.
The singer’s team said they questioned Grammy’s production about the decision and received the following answer: “Only the artists they wanted in the video would be in the tables”.
Given this explanation, the team opted for their absence at the main ceremony: “Given the victorious career, the recognition and respect gained by the great Brazilian artist, we opted for his absence at the main ceremony”.
The singer Esperanza Spalding, who competed in the category of best vocal album of jazz with Milton Nascimento for the album “Milton + Esperhanza”, also your discontent.
In her Instagram account, she shared a picture of her seat with a poster in honor of Milton, in which she read: “This living legend should be sitting here”. Politicians also criticized the gym’s decision. Read the manifestations .
Here’s the full note of the Ministry of Culture:
“Ministry of Culture (MINC) expresses repudiation of treatment dispensed with the Brazilian singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Milton Nascimento, at the Grammy 2025 ceremony. Physical shows lack of sensitivity and respect for one of the greatest names in Brazilian music.
“Milton Nascimento, icon of national culture, collects prizes and recognitions that cross generations and borders. His work influenced artists around the world, raising Brazilian music to levels of excellence.
“With his unique voice and memorable compositions, Milton will continue to be celebrated by those who understand and respect their immense contribution to music.
“Trajectory
“Milton Nascimento is one of the greatest icons of Brazilian music, recognized worldwide for his singular voice and his remarkable compositions. Born in Rio de Janeiro on October 26, 1942, it was created in Três Pontas, Minas Gerais, where he developed his passion for music. He gained national notoriety in 1967, when the song Travessia, composed in partnership with Fernando Brant, won second place at the International Song Festival.
“Throughout his career, Milton has released 34 albums and received several awards, including 5 Grammys, consolidating himself as a reference in MPB. His work moves through different styles and generations, being interpreted by great names in Brazilian and international music, such as Elis Regina, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Mercedes Sosa, Pat Metheny and Duran Duran.
“MinC reiterates the statement made, in a statement, by the team of this artistic that contributes so much to our culture. ‘Brazil is giant, as is Milton Nascimento’ ”.
