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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!

Recommended Brazilian Artists: Popular International Singers and Singer-Songwriters (41–50)

DepoisMarisa Monte

Suddenly, but have you heard of a music genre called MPB? MPB stands for Música Popular Brasileira, meaning Brazilian popular music.

Marisa Monte is an artist known for presenting MPB with avant-garde arrangements, and she’s popular in Brazil as one of its modern artists.

If you want to experience high-level musicianship, why not start by listening to her songs?

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Recommended Brazilian Artists: Popular International Singers and Singer-Songwriters (51–60)

A OriginalNanda Loren

A Original (Clipe Oficial) :: Nanda Loren
A OriginalNanda Loren

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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Confia Em MimOnze:20

Onze:20 – Confia Em Mim [Clipe Oficial]
Confia Em MimOnze:20

The band’s name means “11:20.” They are a six-piece formed in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, in southeastern Brazil.

Debuting in 2010, they play a reggae-based mixture of styles.

Their popularity has been steadily growing, especially among young people.

They have released many heartwarming songs.

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Sexy YemanjáPepeu Gomes

Pepeu Gomes is one of Brazil’s most iconic guitarists.

Known for a musical style that blends samba rock and psychedelic rock, he has been active in Brazil for many years.

If you follow instrumental artists and bands from South America, you’ve probably heard of him.

One of his classic songs is “Sexy Yemanjá,” a cheerful and gentle track that also showcases his singer-songwriter side.

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Erva VenenosaRITA LEE

Rita Lee – Erva Venenosa (Poison Ivy)
Erva VenenosaRITA LEE

She has been a leading figure in Brazilian rock.

Before her solo debut, she served as the vocalist for Os Mutantes, the rock band that epitomized the Tropicalist movement.

Her pure rock spirit continues to captivate people even as the years go by.

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Inútil PaisagemWANDA SA

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.

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MalvadaZé Felipe

Zé Felipe – Malvada (Videoclipe Oficial)
MalvadaZé Felipe

Zé Felipe is a Brazilian male singer who has gained worldwide recognition.

He specializes in sertaneja, a music genre born in rural Brazil, which is originally a laid-back style.

However, Zé Felipe’s take on sertaneja is shaped into a highly upbeat sound reminiscent of funk carioca, a popular Brazilian dance music genre.

As someone at the forefront of sertaneja’s evolving history, his future endeavors are definitely worth watching.

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