Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

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.

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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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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Bate-CoxaMarco Pereira

Marco Pereira | Bate-Coxa (Marco Pereira) | Instrumental Sesc Brasil

Marco Pereira, renowned as a master of guitar in Brazilian choro, studied guitar and music theory in Paris.

While living there, he participated in jazz and Latin festivals and experienced the joy of music.

Although he is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists, he has also taught as a lecturer at the University of São Paulo.

Inútil PaisagemWANDA SA

Wanda Sa Inútil Paisagem

Wanda de Sá, who was discovered by Roberto Menescal and made her debut, delivered beautiful bossa nova—true classics—released in the midst of the military regime.

Many people at the time were surely captivated by her husky voice.

No matter how many times you listen, it feels as if you can hear the hidden messages in her singing that never grows old.

A OriginalNanda Loren

Nanda – La Original ( Vídeo )

Nanda Loren is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound centered on pop punk, pop rock, and rap rock.

Recently, she has also taken on genres like electro-pop, further broadening her musical range and boosting her appeal.

Above all, her greatest charm is her catchiness.

While her music isn’t uniquely Brazilian, that very quality makes it as easy to listen to as English-language pop, making her one of the best entry points for discovering Brazilian music.

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Eu Preciso Ir Ft. FerrugemNegra Li

Negra Li Ft. Ferrugem – Eu Preciso Ir

Negra Li is a female singer-songwriter who is also active as an actress and dancer.

She’s a hugely popular artist in Brazil, enjoying overwhelming support from younger audiences.

Her music is rooted in R&B and soul, and lately she has been releasing songs centered on slow jams, which are a global trend.

She has a very rich, powerful vocal tone, giving even laid-back tracks a strong presence.

If you’re a fan of Black music, be sure to check her out.

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