Lucio Alves (1927–1993) was a pioneering Brazilian singer, guitarist, and composer whose smooth voice and refined harmonies helped shape the foundations of bossa nova and modern Brazilian popular music. Emerging in the 1940s, he gained recognition with the vocal group Namorados da Lua and went on to collaborate with icons such as Dick Farney, Dolores Duran, and Tom Jobim. Renowned for his impeccable phrasing and sophisticated style, Alves bridged samba, jazz, and romantic balladry, leaving an enduring legacy in Brazilian music history.