Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Vem CáPelé Milflows

Pelé Milflows – Vem Cá [CLIPE OFICIAL]

Pele Milflows is attracting attention in Brazil’s hip-hop scene.

His music, characterized by relaxed rhythms and positive messages, has captured the hearts of many fans.

“Vem Cá,” released in January 2019, is one of his most popular tracks.

Pele Milflows’s appeal lies in his talent for writing and composing his own songs.

His unique style, which incorporates elements of samba, brings a fresh breeze to Brazil’s music scene.

The arrangements are also easy to play on guitar or ukulele, which adds to their popularity.

Drawing global attention, especially across South America, his music is recommended for those seeking a new wave in Brazilian sound.

OceanoDjavan

Djavan – Oceano (Ao Vivo)

In his childhood, he was a poor young man who admired Paul McCartney of the Beatles, but with Flor de Lis he produced record-breaking hits and became widely known.

His high, soaring vocals pair exquisitely with his laid-back melodies.

A hallmark of his work is the abundance of atmospheric songs reminiscent of Djavan.

DinorahIvan Lins

Ivan Lins – Dinorah, Dinorah Full Version

His music overflows with passion.

His songs have a romantic and gentle vibe.

Ivan Lins’s name spread among Western musicians, captivating artists like Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones.

During the military regime, he was a singer who spoke on behalf of the people.

ZiguiriguidumMC 2K

MC 2K – Ziguiriguidum (KondZilla – 2013)

A group popular with young people in funk music.

Funk is a music genre that originated in the 2000s in the favelas—slums—of Rio de Janeiro.

Today, it’s played from speakers as a part of everyday life and is more familiar and beloved by young people than traditional samba or bossa nova.

Não EncheCaetano Veloso

Caetano Veloso – Não Enche

Caetano Veloso, a singer-songwriter who was even whispered about as the heir to João Gilberto.

However, as he entered his later period, his style shifted toward a psychedelic blend of Brazilian popular music and rock.

Under the military regime, his music took on a social purpose, and he was even imprisoned.

XIRLEYGABY AMARANTOS

Gaby Amarantos – Xirley

Techno-brega music, which originated in Belém, the largest city in Pará in northern Brazil.

It’s a genre that mixes brega—a form of pop incorporating indigenous traditional songs like Trinidad do Baco—with remixed club culture sounds.

She calls herself the “Beyoncé of Pará,” and her momentum shows no sign of stopping.

Figura DifícilYzalú

Figura Difícil

Izar is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound centered on MPB, Brazil’s popular music.

Unlike typical MPB, she is strongly influenced by hip-hop, and her distinctive style features rap laid over MPB arrangements.

Most of her tracks are acoustic, making her a great recommendation for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy Brazilian music.

She’s also an excellent entry point into Brazilian hip-hop, so heads searching for music worldwide should definitely check her out.

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