Maurício Alberto Kaisermann, better known to the world as Morris Albert, is one
of the most enduring and recognizable voices in Brazilian popular song. Born in
Rio de Janeiro on September 7th 1951 to an Austrian immigrant family, Albert
began his involvement with music performing in a number of local bands before
launching his solo career as a singer-songwriter. His very first album, released
in 1975, was a smash success that propelled him to the top of the charts. The
title track from the album, the romantic and forlorn ballad “Feelings,” became
Albert’s signature song, turning ...