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!
Playlist
| Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | ChegueiLudmilla |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Ludmilla, a popular Brazilian singer |
| 2east | Mulher do Fim do MundoElza Soares |  play_arrow | Elsa Soares, the legendary female samba singer |
| 3east | BRABALuísa Sonza |  play_arrow | A Brazilian pop singer popular for their wide-ranging musical style |
| 4east | BEM PIOR QUE EUMarília Mendonça |  play_arrow | Marília, the leading singer of sertanejo |
| 5east | CaféVitão |  play_arrow | Brazilian R&B singer Vitão |
| 6east | menina soltaGiulia Be |  play_arrow | Brazilian singer active mainly in pop and R&B |
| 7east | FiguranteLuan Otten |  play_arrow | Music by artists from Brazil is popular |
| 8east | Jura JuradinhoCarol & Vitoria |  play_arrow | Brazilian twin duo nominated for music award |
| 9east | Só Depois Do CarnavalLexa |  play_arrow | Leci Brandão is a Brazilian pop artist |
| 10east | POR SUPUESTOMarina Sena |  play_arrow | Marina Sena is a rising star in Brazilian pop and MPB fusion |
| 11east | Sem NinguémLuccas Carlos |  play_arrow | Lukas Carlos, a Brazilian rap and R&B singer |
| 12east | CuidadoGaab |  play_arrow | Introduction to the music of Garb, a Brazilian singer-songwriter |
| 13east | EnvolverAnitta |  play_arrow | Anitta’s global hit song Envolver |
| 14east | BrisaIZA |  play_arrow | The Brazilian female singer IZA is famous for her covers. |
| 15east | Sim Ou NãoAnitta |  play_arrow | Anitta is popular for her sexy pop. |
| 16east | Banho de folhasLuedji Luna |  play_arrow | Luedji Luna’s multicultural musical activities |
| 17east | ZeroLiniker |  play_arrow | Linniker wins Latin Grammy in MPB |
| 18east | MENTA COM CHÁCarol Biazin |  play_arrow | Brazilian singer-songwriter from Brazil, active with a unique musical style |
| 19east | Primeira VezClau |  | Krau is an up-and-coming music artist from Brazil. |
| 20east | NÃO SOU OBRIGADAPOCAH |  play_arrow | Introduction to songs by Poca, a female singer of Brazilian music |
| 21east | Ai Se Eu Te PegoMichel Teló |  play_arrow | Brazilian song becomes a global hit |
| 22east | Vem CáPelé Milflows |  play_arrow | Pele Mirfrous's Brazilian hip-hop |
| 23east | OceanoDjavan |  play_arrow | Young man admired by Paul becomes famous with a hit song |
| 24east | DinorahIvan Lins |  play_arrow | The passionate and gentle songs of Ivan Lins |
| 25east | ZiguiriguidumMC 2K |  play_arrow | The popularity of funk music among young people |
| 26east | Não EncheCaetano Veloso |  play_arrow | Caetano Veloso’s Musical Evolution and Political Ordeals |
| 27east | XIRLEYGABY AMARANTOS |  play_arrow | Female musicians of techno music originating from Pará state |
| 28east | Figura DifícilYzalú |  play_arrow | Izaur fuses MPB and hip-hop |
| 29east | Terra do solDANI & DEBORA GURGEL QUARTETO |  play_arrow | MPB artist family group |
| 30east | AriseSepultura |  play_arrow | Brazilian metal band sells 20 million copies worldwide |
| 31east | FADING LIKE A MOONFRANCINNE |  play_arrow | Brazilian woman singer good at dance music |
| 32east | MambeadoMoreno Veloso |  play_arrow | The delicate singing voice of Caetano’s eldest son |
| 33east | Quem De Nós DoisAna Carolina |  play_arrow | A female singer who arranges Brazilian music in a pop style |
| 34east | Rebola a BolaCarmen Miranda |  play_arrow | Brazilian samba singer with a fruit hat |
| 35east | Canta Canta Minha GenteMartinho da Vila |  play_arrow | The distinctive singing of a master in the Brazilian samba world |
| 36east | IdiotaJão |  play_arrow | A modern Brazilian pop music singer |
| 37east | Água na BocaTati Zaqui |  play_arrow | Tati Zaqui, funk carioca singer |
| 38east | Meu LugarArlindo Cruz |  play_arrow | Arlindo Cruz, a legend of the samba world |
| 39east | SustoHermeto Pascoal |  play_arrow | A multi-instrumentalist and a revolutionary figure in improvised music |
| 40east | SobressaltoPedro Alterio e Bruno Piazza |  play_arrow | Pedro and Bruno's musical duo |
| 41east | ERRO PLANEJADO feat Henrique e JulianoLuan Santana |  play_arrow | A popular Brazilian singer arranges traditional music into pop |
| 42east | RomariaRegina |  play_arrow | Brazilian songstress dies young from alcoholism |
| 43east | Garota De IpanemaAntônio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | The Girl from Ipanema, a representative song of bossa nova |
| 44east | Eu JuroLeonardo |  play_arrow | The sweet singing voice in Leonardo’s works is captivating. |
| 45east | NANAÊSol Lima |  play_arrow | Introduction to Classic Songs by Brazilian R&B Singer Sol Lima |
| 46east | Bate-CoxaMarco Pereira |  play_arrow | Marco Pereira was a master of Brazilian music and also served as an instructor. |
| 47east | Inútil PaisagemWANDA SA |  play_arrow | A bossa nova masterpiece featuring Wanda de Sah’s captivating husky voice. |
| 48east | A OriginalNanda Loren |  play_arrow | The musicality and appeal of a singer from Brazil |
| 49east | Eu Preciso Ir Ft. FerrugemNegra Li |  play_arrow | Negra Li is a female singer mainly focused on R&B. |
| 50east | DindiSYLVIA TELLES |  play_arrow | Bossa Nova songstress dies in an accident at 32 |
| 51east | Brigas nunca maisJoão Gilberto |  play_arrow | A musician known as the god of bossa nova |
| 52east | Olha pro ceuEmicida |  play_arrow | The Allure of Cutting-Edge Hip-Hop Singers |
| 53east | NAQUELA MESAJacob do Bandolim |  play_arrow | A mandolin player brimming with the melancholy of choro |
| 54east | DepoisMarisa Monte |  play_arrow | Marisa Monte expresses MPB in an avant-garde way |
| 55east | Confia Em MimOnze:20 |  play_arrow | Band 11:20 Brazilian reggae mixture |
| 56east | Sexy YemanjáPepeu Gomes |  play_arrow | A famous piece by a representative Brazilian guitarist |
| 57east | Erva VenenosaRITA LEE |  play_arrow | The achievements of a leading figure in Brazilian rock |
| 58east | MalvadaZé Felipe |  play_arrow | Zé Felipe's lively sertanejo |
| 59east | ImperfeitosÍcaro e Gilmar |  play_arrow | Introduction to Icaro & Gilmar |
| 60east | Noite de TemporalBaleia |  play_arrow | Kujira, a pop-rock band led by Kairi Hego |
| 61east | FogoKarin Hils |  play_arrow | A Brazil-born R&B singer-songwriter |
| 62east | CANÇÃO DO ESPÍRITOLUIZ CLAUDIO |  play_arrow | The music of Luis, a graceful Brazilian singer |
| 63east | CotidianoChico Buarque |  play_arrow | Changes and Creativity in Brazilian Music under the Military Regime |
| 64east | ExtraVANESSA MORENO & FI MAROSTICA |  play_arrow | A bossa nova duo with female vocals and bass |
| 65east | CatupiryOno Risa |  play_arrow | Bossa nova singer from Brazil active in Japan |