Roberto Menescal (born October 25, 1937) is a Brazilian composer, producer, guitarist/vocalist, important to the founding of bossa nova.
In many of his songs there are references to things related to the sea, including his best-known composition "O Barquinho" ("Little Boat").He is also known for work with Carlos Lyra, Nara Leão, Wanda Sá, Ale Vanzella, and many others