Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Terra do solDANI & DEBORA GURGEL QUARTETO

Terra do sol / Dani & Debora Gurgel Quarteto

An artist attracting attention in São Paulo as a new-generation MPB figure, with multifaceted talents as a singer, photographer, and designer.

The group was formed around a daughter who had been active as a singer-songwriter and her mother, a piano instructor.

Their overall sound is urban, and their performance skills are highly regarded.

Meu LugarArlindo Cruz

Arlindo Cruz – Meu Lugar (Ao Vivo)

A true legend of the samba world whom no Brazilian doesn’t know.

Including his time with Fundo de Quintal, his career has surpassed 30 years, and he has worked on over 500 songs.

Let’s keep an eye on the achievements of Arlindo Cruz, who continues his activities while striving to promote samba.

FADING LIKE A MOONFRANCINNE

FRANCINNE – FADING LIKE A MOON (Portuguese Version) M/V

Francine, a Brazilian female singer who has been active since the 2010s, specializes in dance music across the board.

She has released a wide range of tracks, from funk carioca—Brazil’s homegrown genre—to reggaeton, electro-pop, and dubstep.

That said, her songs aren’t heavy or hard-edged; they’re distilled into relatively catchy pop music, making them extremely easy to listen to.

She’s a must-listen artist for anyone looking to get into Brazilian music.

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Canta Canta Minha GenteMartinho da Vila

Martinho Da Vila – “Canta Canta Minha Gente”

Martinho da Vila is a master of Brazilian samba with a career spanning nearly 50 years.

His singing style has a persistent, enka-like quality that may divide listeners, but the more you listen, the more you’ll appreciate the charm of his distinctive delivery.

It evokes an image of a fusion between Japan and Brazil.

Quem De Nós DoisAna Carolina

Ana Carolina – Quem De Nós Dois (La Mia Storia Tra Le Dita) (Ao Vivo)

Ana Carolina is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with pop music that incorporates bossa nova and samba.

Because much of Brazilian music is either traditional or has developed in unique ways, parts of it can feel unfamiliar to Japanese listeners.

However, her musical style is consistently framed within pop, making it very approachable.

If you’re looking to get into Brazilian music, be sure to check her out.

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Rebola a BolaCarmen Miranda

Rebola a Bola

She, known for her signature hat topped with fruit, is a Brazilian samba singer.

Born in Portugal and raised in Brazil, she established herself as a samba performer before moving to the United States in her thirties, where she appeared in a total of 14 Hollywood films between 1940 and 1953.

SustoHermeto Pascoal

Hermeto Pascoal ” Susto ” / ” São Jorge ” ( Estúdio , 1979 )

A performer who masters a wide range of instruments—from flute and saxophone to piano—and is known as a revolutionary figure in the Brazilian music scene as an improvisational musician.

He also has a deep affinity for nature, and a notable feature of his work is that many of his pieces strongly express this love of nature through sound.