Chico Feitosa, born Francisco Libório Feitosa on January 1, 1935, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a composer, instrumentalist, and singer known for his contributions to the bossa nova genre. He met his future collaborator Ronaldo Bôscoli in 1956 and worked as an assistant to Vinícius de Moraes in the production of the play "Orfeu da Conceição" in 1957. Feitosa moved to Ipanema and in 1958, his first song "Sente," co-written with Bôscoli, was recorded by Norma Benguel and released on the LP "Oh Norma!" by Odeon. That same year, his composition "Fim de noite" was recorded by Coral Ouro Preto, earning him the nickname Chico Fim de Noite due to its success.

In 1959, Feitosa joined the magazine "Sétimo céu" and became actively involved in bossa nova shows, including the notable Bossa Nova Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1962, where he performed "Passarinho" with Marcos Vasconcelos. His song "O amor que acabou," co-written with Luís Fernando Freire, was featured on the debut album of the Tamba Trio in 1962. In 1966, he released the LP "Chico Fim de Noite Apresenta Chico Feitosa" under the Forma label. By 1968, Feitosa transitioned from solely working in popular music to establishing a small jingle production company. His song "Ye-me-lê," co-written with Luís Carlos Vinhas, was recorded by Sérgio Mendes in 1970. Feitosa's work remains a part of the rich tapestry of bossa nova music.