Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

DindiSYLVIA TELLES

Sylvia Telles – Dindi (1960)

A songstress with an elegant voice who supported the bossa nova scene.

“Dindi,” which the famed Antônio Carlos Jobim—known for “The Girl from Ipanema” and once a lover of João Gilberto—dedicated to her, is a masterpiece.

By the way, Dindi was her nickname.

She passed away at the age of 32 in an unfortunate accident.

Brigas nunca maisJoão Gilberto

Brigas, Nunca Mais

He is one of the figures who established bossa nova together with Antônio Carlos Jobim and is called the “God of Bossa Nova.” He also created a new playing style called batida, which expresses samba rhythms using only the guitar.

In 1965, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance.

Olha pro ceuEmicida

Olha pro ceu feat. Emicida / TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA

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

JACOB DO BANDOLIM – NAQUELA MESA.wmv

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.

DepoisMarisa Monte

Marisa Monte – Depois

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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Confia Em MimOnze:20

Onze:20 – Confia Em Mim [Clipe Oficial]

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.

Sexy YemanjáPepeu Gomes

Sexy Yemanjá

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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