Haroldo Barbosa was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1931. He grew up around samba and bossa nova, which shaped his approach to writing songs. In the 1950s, his song 'Nossos Momentos' became a breakthrough hit, helping establish him as a songwriter in Brazil.
His work includes songs like 'Bar da Noite' and 'Adeus, América.' He collaborated with artists such as Elis Regina and Toquinho.
He died in 1995. His second marriage was to singer Dulce Nunes.
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