As a singer, songwriter, guitarist and dramatist, Chico Buarque was thrust into the spotlight during the heady days of the ‘60s. His 1968 play, Roda Viva, about a pop star literally consumed by fans, expressed his discomfort with stardom and drew the attention of Brazil's censors. He persisted, refining his poetic songwriting and asserting his social commentary. His carefully sculpted music explores the intersection of bossa nova with classical and jazz, while his voice, tinged with sadness and sincerity, is full of comfort. His songbook is deep, timeless and inspirational.