Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters
This might be sudden, but when you hear “Brazilian music,” what kind of songs come to mind?
I imagine many of you think of bossa nova or samba, right?
Those genres are certainly popular in Brazil, but in fact, reggaeton-style tracks are also hugely popular.
And not just any reggaeton—they often incorporate elements of samba.
What’s more, Black music like R&B and slow jams has evolved in its own unique way there, so be sure to read to the end!
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Recommended Brazilian Artists: Popular International Singers and Singer-Songwriters (41–50)
ERRO PLANEJADO feat Henrique e JulianoLuan Santana
Luan Santana is a Brazilian male singer-songwriter known for his strong live performances.
He is extremely popular in Brazil and produced numerous hit songs in the 2010s.
He is known for a style that blends sertanejo—a traditional Brazilian music genre—into pop music, and many of his tracks have a catchy feel.
As a result, he’s a very approachable artist even for listeners unfamiliar with Brazilian music.
MambeadoMoreno Veloso
He is the eldest son of Caetano Veloso, a leading figure in Brazilian music, and is renowned not only as a singer but also as a producer.
Many fans are drawn to his charm—his delicate vocals and acoustic guitar, which can create a beautiful, evocative atmosphere—qualities highly regarded in the music world.
RomariaRegina
From the 1960s to the 1970s, she was Brazil’s most popular diva.
At the time, she served as a bridge between the waning bossa nova and the emerging MPB.
However, in 1982, at the young age of 36, she died due to alcoholism and drug addiction.
ExtraVANESSA MORENO & FI MAROSTICA
A unit featuring a female vocalist and a male bassist.
Vanessa’s clear, translucent voice is soothing, and while the music is influenced by bossa nova, it evolves by incorporating elements from other genres.
Since it’s an arrangement of traditional bossa nova, it feels approachable and easy to listen to.
Olha pro ceuEmicida
Stylish, cutting-edge hip-hop.
Singing intellectual, socially conscious messages, he’s recognized as a charismatic vocalist with real talent.
He has performed with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, presenting “Olha pro Céu,” a cover of “Ue o Muite Arukou” (“Sukiyaki”).
It’s a song familiar to Japanese listeners, making him feel more relatable and close.
NAQUELA MESAJacob do Bandolim
I am a mandolin player and composer of choro.
Choro is an instrumental music style that emerged in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, played on instruments such as the flute and guitar.
The word “choro” in Portuguese means “to cry,” and the music is characterized by a wistful, sobbing quality.
It is considered a foundational genre of Brazilian popular music.
Bate-CoxaMarco Pereira
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.