Singer and composer from Minas Gerais, author of classics such as ‘O Trem Azul’ and ‘Paisagem da Janela’, had been hospitalized since October after drug poisoning
Brazilian popular music has lost one of its most important names. The singer and composer, one of the founders of the Clube da Esquina movement, died on Sunday night (2), aged 73. The artist’s family confirmed the information this Monday (3). Lô Borges had been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital since October 17th, due to medication poisoning. During hospitalization, his health condition worsened, requiring mechanical ventilation and, later, a tracheostomy. In recent days, the musician began hemodialysis treatment to help his kidney function. The cause of death was multiple organ failure.
Born Salomão Borges Filho in Belo Horizonte, on January 10, 1952, Lô Borges was a central figure in Brazilian music. Alongside Milton Nascimento and his brother, lyricist Márcio Borges, he was one of the pillars of Clube da Esquina, a movement that revolutionized MPB in the 1970s by fusing influences from bossa nova, rock, jazz and folk music from Minas Gerais.
The partnership with Milton Nascimento produced the album “Clube da Esquina” in 1972, a milestone in the history of Brazilian music, in which Lô Borges wrote several compositions. In the same year, he released his first solo album, known as “Disco do Tênis”, which consolidated his career with timeless hits.
His legacy includes songs that marked generations and continue to be covered by various artists. Among his most famous compositions are “Um Girassol da Cor do Seu Cabelo”, “O Trem Azul” and “Paisagem da Janela”. Throughout his career, he released more than 14 albums and continued to perform on tours throughout Brazil.
