Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

SobressaltoPedro Alterio e Bruno Piazza

Pedro Alterio e Bruno Piazza – Sobressalto – MINIDocs®

After a teenage period immersed in guitar and songwriting, he now forms a duo with Pedro Alterio, a young singer-songwriter and member of 5 a Seco, and Bruno Piazza, a pianist with a strong classical background.

One of the fascinating aspects of Brazilian music is how it blends a variety of musical styles.

Garota De IpanemaAntônio Carlos Jobim

Garota de Ipanema

A song that sparked the bossa nova movement.

It’s famous worldwide as a bossa nova standard that has been covered across the globe.

Ipanema is a beautiful beach in Rio, Brazil, and the song was created inspired by a beautiful woman seen there.

He is one of Brazil’s leading composers and a figure who influenced Brazilian music in this century.

IdiotaJão

Jão – Idiota

Jão is a male singer-songwriter at the forefront of Brazil’s music scene.

While Brazilian music is largely dominated by uniquely developed styles like sertanejo and funk carioca, Jão’s work is crafted as contemporary pop music with broad international appeal.

Especially recently, he has centered his sound around synth-pop, a global trend.

If you like catchy and stylish tracks, be sure to check him out.

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Eu JuroLeonardo

Leonardo – Eu Juro (I Swear) [Ao Vivo]

Leonardo is a singer-songwriter who gained popularity with orthodox Brazilian pop.

Although he has currently stepped back from the front lines, his classic songs remain popular among younger generations.

A work that lets you savor his style is Eu Juro.

It’s a piece notable for his sweet, gentle vocals.

For those who love Latin love songs, its melody and structure are very approachable—be sure to check it out.

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Água na BocaTati Zaqui

Tati Zaqui – Água na Boca (Clipe Oficial)

Tati Zaqui is a female singer known for funk carioca, a genre popular among Brazilian youth.

Funk carioca emerged around the 1980s and shares many similarities with other Latin music, but Tati Zaqui’s take on the genre is arranged in a style closer to dancehall reggae.

As a result, her tracks are basically cheerful and energetic.

If you like dance music, be sure to check her out.

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NANAÊSol Lima

Bell Marques – Durvalino Meu Rei / Nana E (Ao Vivo)

Sol Lima is a female R&B singer active in Brazil.

While Brazilian R&B—perhaps reflecting its South American roots—tends to favor lighter tracks, Sol Lima releases songs that lean closer to US R&B, with a deep, slow-jam vibe.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is NANAÊ.

It’s a slow yet danceable gem that feels relaxed while weaving in touches of Latin music throughout.

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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.