Brazilian music is a diverse and vibrant scene, with a rich history dating back centuries. From the traditional sounds of samba and bossa nova to the more modern sounds of funk carioca and sertanejo, Brazilian music has something to offer everyone. In this article, we will take a look at some of the top Brazilian singers, both male and female, and explore their biographies and musical careers.
List of Top Brazilian Male & Female Singers with their Short Biographies are:
Anitta
Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, and occasional television host and actress. She was born on March 30, 1993 in Honório Gurgel, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Elis Regina
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa, known professionally as Elis Regina, was a Brazilian singer of MPB and jazz music. She was born on March 17, 1945 in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Died: January 19, 1982 (São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil)
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Gal Costa
Gal Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, known professionally as Gal Costa, was a Brazilian singer of popular music. She was born on September 26, 1945 in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil.
Died: November 9, 2022 (São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil)
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João Gilberto
João Gilberto was a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and composer who was a pioneer of the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s. She was born on June 10, 1931 in Juazeiro, State of Bahia, Brazil.
Died: July 6, 2019 (Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto was a Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter. She was Born on March 29, 1940 in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil.
Died: June 5, 2023 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States)
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, arranger, and singer. She was born on January 25, 1927 in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Died: December 8, 1994 (The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, United States)
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Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos Braga Moreira is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, also known as King of Latin Music or simply The King. She was born on April 19, 1941 in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. He was born on August 7, 1942 in Santo Amaro, State of Bahia, Brazil
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Chico Buarque
Francisco Buarque de Hollanda, popularly known simply as Chico Buarque, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, playwright, writer, and poet. He was born on June 19, 1944 in Catete, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Luiz Gonzaga
Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, and poet and one of the most influential figures of Brazilian popular music in the twentieth century. He was born on December 13, 1912, in Exu, State of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Died: August 2, 1989, (Hospital Santa Joana Recife, Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil)
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Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and politician, known for both his musical innovation and political activism. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil’s Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He was born on June 26, 1942 in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil.
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Milton Nascimento
Milton Nascimento, also known as Bituca, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was born on October 26, 1942 in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Carmen Miranda
Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha GCIH, OMC, known professionally as Carmen Miranda, was a Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress. Nicknamed “The Brazilian Bombshell”, she was known for her signature fruit hat outfit that she wore in her American films. She was born on February 9, 1909 in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal.
Died: August 5, 1955, in Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Ivete Sangalo
Djavan
Ivan Lins
Ivan Guimarães Lins is a Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian musician. He was born on June 16, 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Luísa Sonza
Kevinho
Kevin Kawan de Azevedo, better known as Kevinho, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. He was born on September 15, 1998 in Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Marisa Monte
Marília Mendonça
Marília Dias Mendonça was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He was born on July 22, 1995 in Cristianópolis, State of Goiás, Brazil.
Ludmilla
Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia Viana Teles Veloso is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. He was born on June 18, 1946 in Santo Amaro, State of Bahia, Brazil.
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Rita Lee
Luan Santana
Pabllo Vittar
Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva, known professionally as Pabllo Vittar, is a Brazilian drag queen and singer. He was born on November 1, 1993 in São Luís, State of Maranhão, Brazil.
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Lisa Ono
Luciana Souza
Luciana Souza is a Brazilian jazz singer and composer who also works in classical and chamber music. She was born on July 12, 1966 in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Vitão
Jorge Ben Jor
Dilsinho
Dilson Scher Neto, best known as Dilsinho, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. He was born on June 26, 1992 in Governador Island, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Paula Fernandes
Naná Vasconcelos
Juvenal de Holanda Vasconcelos, known as Naná Vasconcelos, was a Brazilian percussionist, vocalist, and berimbau player. He was born on August 2, 1944 in Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Kelly Key
Michel Teló
Michel Teló is a Brazilian sertanejo singer-songwriter and actor. He was born on January 21, 1981 in Medianeira, State of Paraná, Brazil
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Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, and producer. He was born on July 28, 1965 in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil.
