Lula mourns the death of Lô Borges and highlights his importance in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB).
The president reported having greater contact with the singer's works through Janja.
247 - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva lamented on Monday (3) the death of singer and composer Lô Borges, one of the most influential names in Brazilian popular music. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Lula highlighted the relevance of the artist's work, which helped shape the country's sound identity.
"Today we say goodbye to one of the great names in our Brazilian popular music, Lô Borges. His songs, which began to emerge on the street corners of Belo Horizonte, have transcended the borders of Minas Gerais and are recorded not only on albums, but in the memory and hearts of millions of Brazilians," he wrote.
Lula also revealed that he became more familiar with the artist's work through the First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva. "I got to know Lô Borges' songs better through Janjinha, who has been a fan since her teens and plays his albums during our downtime.""The president stated, highlighting Borges' influence on several generations of musicians."
The president also highlighted the historic impact of the album. "Esquina Club", released in 1972 in partnership with Milton Nascimento and Beto Guedes, considered a landmark of Brazilian music. "Generations of musicians have been influenced by his work. His album 'Clube da Esquina' is considered one of the most important in our history. And the Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) that we know today would not be the same if Lô Borges had not given us the joy of having existed.", wrote Lula.
Concluding the tribute, the president expressed his solidarity with the family, friends, and fans of the artist: "Brazil thanks Lô Borges. And to his family, friends, and fans, I offer my solidarity and support during this time of farewell. Minas Gerais woke up sad. Rest in peace, Lô.".
The death of Lô Borges, author of classics such as "The Blue Train" e "A Sunflower the Color of Your Hair"The death caused great commotion in the artistic community and on social media. Music icons, fans, and political figures also expressed their sorrow and remembered the legacy of one of the creators of the movement that redefined the sound of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) in the 1970s and 1980s.
