List of Brazilian musicians

This is a list of Brazilian musicians, musicians born in Brazil or who have Brazilian citizenship or residency.

Classical music

• Alberto Nepomuceno (1864–1920), classical musician and composer
• Alexandre Levy (1864–1892), classical composer, pianist and conductor
• André da Silva Gomes (1752–1844), classical musician and sacred music composer
• Antonietta Rudge (1885–1974), classical pianist
• Bidu Sayão (1902–1999), opera soprano
• Brasílio Itiberê da Cunha (1846–1913), classical composer, lawyer and Brazilian diplomat
• Camargo Guarnieri (1907–1993), classical musician and composer
• Clarice Assad (1978–), classical composer
• Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), classical musician and composer
• César Guerra-Peixe (1914–1993), classical musician and composer
• Cláudio Santoro (1919–1989), classical musician and composer
• Elias Álvares Lobo (1834–1901), classical musician and composer
• Francisco Braga (1868–1945), classical composer, conductor and teacher
• Francisco Gomes da Rocha (1754–1808), classical composer
• Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795–1865), classical musician and composer
• Maria Alice de Mendonça, pianist and composer
• Francisco Mignone (1897–1986), classical composer and conductor
• Gilberto Mendes (1922–2016), classical composer
• Guiomar Novaes (1895–1979), classical pianist
• Hans-Joachim Koellreutter (1915–2005), composer, teacher and musicologist
• Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959), classical musician and composer
• Henrique Oswald (1852–1931), composer and pianist
• Jorge Antunes (1942–), classical musician and composer
• José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado (1943–2010), classical musician, pianist and composer
• José Carlos Amaral Vieira (1952–), classical musician, pianist and composer
• José Joaquim Emerico Lobo de Mesquita (1746–1805), classical musician and composer
• José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830), classical musician and composer
• Leopoldo Miguez (1850–1902), classical musician and composer
• Luiz Hernane Barros De Carvalho, cellist
• Magda Tagliaferro (1893–1986), classical pianist and teacher
• Maria d'Apparecida (1926–2017), opera singer
• Marlos Nobre (1939–2024), classical musician and composer
• Nelson Freire (1944–2021), classical pianist
• Osvaldo Lacerda (1927–2011), classical musician and composer
• Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988), classical composer, conductor, orchestrator and arranger
• Yara Bernette (1920–2002), classical pianist

Samba

• Adoniran Barbosa (1912–1982), singer and composer
• Alcione Nazaré (1947–), singer
• Arlindo Cruz (1958-2025), singer, musician and composer
• Ary Barroso (1903–1964), singer and composer
• Beth Carvalho (1946–2019), singer
• Braguinha (1907–2006), singer and composer
• Carmen Miranda (1909–1955), singer, dancer and actress
• Cartola (1908–1980), singer and composer
• Clara Nunes (1943–1983), singer and composer
• Edson Ribeiro (1972–), musician, footballer and composer
• Elizeth Cardoso (1920–1990), singer
• Elza Soares (1930–2022), singer
• Fernanda Porto (1965–), singer and composer
• Jamelão (1913–2008), singer
• João Nogueira (1941–2000), singer and composer
• Jorge Aragão (1949–), singer and composer
• Noel Rosa (1910–1937), singer and composer
• Paulinho da Viola (1942–), singer and composer
• Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer
• Seu Jorge (1970–), singer and composer
• Zeca Pagodinho (1959–), singer and composer

Choro

• Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), conductor and composer
• Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934), composer
• Jacob do Bandolim (1918–1969), composer and musician
• Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer and musician
• Waldir Azevedo (1923–1980), composer and musician

Christian and gospel music

• Aline Barros, singer and composer
• Ana Nóbrega, singer and composer
• Ana Paula Valadão, singer and composer
• André Valadão, singer and composer
• Cassiane, singer and composer
• Cristina Mel, singer and composer
• Davi Sacer, singer and composer
• Diante do Trono, Christian music group
• Damares, singer and composer
• Deise Rosa, singer and composer
• Fernanda Brum, singer and composer
• Gabriela Rocha, singer and composer
• Hillsong Brasil, Christian music group
• Israel Salazar, singer and composer
• Juliano Son, singer and composer
• Livres para Adorar, Christian music group
• Lu Alone, singer and composer
• Ludmila Ferber, singer and composer
• Mariana Valadão, singer and composer
• Nívea Soares, singer and composer
• Oficina G3, Christian music group
• Rodolfo Abrantes, singer and composer
• Sarah Sheeva, singer and composer
• Soraya Moraes, singer and composer
• Trazendo a Arca, Christian music group

Bossa nova

• Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994), composer and pianist
• Astrud Gilberto (1940–2023), singer
• Baden Powell de Aquino (1937–2000), guitarist and composer
• Bebel Gilberto (born 1966), singer
• Celso Fonseca (born 1956), producer, singer, songwriter, guitarist
• Dolores Duran (1930–1959), singer and composer
• Carlos Lyra (1939–2023), composer
• Ithamara Koorax (born 1965), singer
• João Gilberto (1931–2019), guitarist, composer and singer
• Márcio Faraco (born 1963), expatriate, singer, guitarist, composer
• Maysa (1936–1977), singer and composer
• Nara Leão (1942–1989), singer
• Paulinho Nogueira (1929–2003), classical musician, guitarist, and composer
• Roberto Menescal (born 1937), singer
• Sérgio Mendes (1941-2024), pianist and arranger
• Toquinho (born 1946), guitarist, singer and composer
• Vinicius Cantuária (born 1951), singer, songwriter, guitarist
• Vinícius de Moraes (1913–1980), diplomat, poet, singer and composer
• Walter Wanderley (1932–1986), organist and arranger

Forró

• Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer
• Falamansa, forró and xote group
• Gonzaguinha (1945–1991), singer and composer
• Luiz Gonzaga (1912–1989), singer and composer
• Sivuca (1930–2006), accordionist

Frevo

• Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer and composer
• Zé Ramalho (born 1949), singer and composer
• Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer

Mangue beat

• Chico Science (1966–1997), singer and composer
• Fred 04, singer and composer
• Nação Zumbi, musical group
• Otto, singer and composer

Música popular brasileira, tropicalismo

• Adriana Calcanhotto (1965–), singer and composer
• Alice Caymmi (1990–), singer and composer
• Ana Carolina (1974–), singer and composer
• Angela Ro Ro (1949–2025), singer and composer
• Beto Guedes (1951–), singer, violinist and composer
• Bob Tostes, singer, composer and producer
• Caetano Veloso (1942–), singer and composer
• Cazuza (1958–1990), singer and composer
• Chico Buarque (1944–), singer and composer
• Chico César (1964–), singer and composer
• Damião Experiença (1935–2016), guitarist and harmonica player
• Djavan (1949–), singer and composer
• Dorival Caymmi (1914–2008), singer and composer
• Dudu Tucci (1955–), singer, composer and percussionist
• Ed Motta (1971–), funk/rock/electronic frontman, singer and composer
• Elis Regina (1945–1982), singer
• Elza Soares (1930–2022), singer and composer
• Flavio Rodrigues (1979–), singer, musician, composer and guitarist
• Gal Costa (1945–2022), singer
• Gilberto Gil (1942–), singer and composer
• Gonzaguinha (1945–1991), singer and composer
• Heraldo do Monte (1935–), guitarist, member of Quarteto Novo (Airto Moreira, Hermeto Pascoal, Theo de Barros)
• Ivan Lins (1945–), singer and composer
• Ivete Sangalo (1972–), singer, songwriter and composer
• Jair Oliveira (1975–), singer and composer
• Jorge Ben Jor (1942–), singer and composer
• Jorge Mautner (1941–), writer and singer
• Kátya Chamma (1961–), composer, singer, poet and writer
• Lenine (1959–), singer and composer
• Leoni (1961–), singer and composer
• Luciana Mello (1979–), singer and composer
• Luiz Melodia (1951–2017), singer and composer
• Marcelo Jeneci (1982–), singer and composer
• Marco Castillo (1963–), singer and composer
• Maria Bethânia (1946–), singer
• Maria Rita (1977–), singer
• Marina Elali (1982–), singer and composer
• Marina Lima (1955–), singer and composer
• Marisa Monte (1967–), singer and composer
• Maysa Matarazzo (1936–1977), singer
• Milton Nascimento (1942–), singer and composer
• Mônica da Silva, singer and composer
• Nelson Ned (1947–2014), singer
• Ney Matogrosso (1941–), singer
• Paula Lima (1970–), singer and composer
• Pepeu Gomes (1952–), composer
• Raul de Souza (1934–2021), trombonist
• Roberta Miranda (1956–), singer
• Roberto Carlos (1941–), singer and composer
• Silva (1969–), singer and composer
• Tim Maia (1942–1998), singer and composer
• Tom Zé (1936–), singer and composer
• Tulipa Ruiz (1978–), singer and composer
• Vanessa da Mata (1976–), singer and composer
• Zé Rodrix (1947–2009), guitarist, Som Imaginário, Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra

Sertanejo music

• Alex Ferrari (1982–), "Universitário" country singer
• Almir Sater (1956–), country singer and actor
• Bruno e Marrone, country music duo
• Chitãozinho and Xororó, country music duo
• Daniel (1968–)<small>(formerly João Paulo e Daniel, before João Paulo's death)</small>, romantic country singer and composer
• Edu Gueda (1998–), "Universitário" country singer
• Fernando e Sorocaba, "Universitário" country duo
• Gusttavo Lima (1990–), "Universitário" country singer
• Inezita Barroso (1925–2015), folk music singer and scholar
• Jorge e Mateus (born 1982, born 1986), "Universitário" country duo
• Leandro and Leonardo (1961–1998, born 1963), country music duo
• Luan Santana (1991–), "Universitário" country singer and composer
• Michel Teló (1981–), "Universitário" country singer
• Paula Fernandes (1984–), modern country singer
• Sá & Guarabyra, folk music duo
• Sérgio Reis (1940–), classic country singer and composer
• Tião Carreiro & Pardinho, folk music duo and scholar
• Tonico & Tinoco (1917–1994, 1920–2012), folk music duo and scholar
• Victor e Leo (born 1975, born 1976), country music duo
• Wanessa (1982–), modern country singer
• Zezé di Camargo & Luciano, country music duo

Jazz

• Dick Farney
• Luciana Souza
• Gustavo Assis-Brasil
• Victor Assis Brasil
• Paulinho da Costa
• Hélio Delmiro
• Egberto Gismonti
• Toninho Horta
• Romero Lubambo
• Cesar Camargo Mariano
• Airto Moreira
• Hermeto Pascoal
• Flora Purim
• Moacir Santos
• Sao Paulo Ska Jazz
• Naná Vasconcelos

Brazilian rock

• Andre Matos (1971–2019), singer, pianist, keyboardist, composer
• Andreas Kisser (1968–), guitarist for the thrash metal band Sepultura
• Arnaldo Antunes (1960–), singer, composer, poet
• Cadão Volpato (1956–), singer-songwriter, frontman of Fellini
• Cássia Eller (1962–2001), singer
• Cello Dias, Against All Will bassist
• Celso Blues Boy (1956–2012), singer-songwriter and guitarist
• Chorão (1970–2013), Charlie Brown Jr. singer and frontman
• Ciro Pessoa (1957–2020), singer-songwriter, former Titãs and Cabine C member
• Edu Falaschi (1972–), Angra singer
• Erasmo Carlos (1941–2022), 70s rock singer and composer
• Felipe Andreoli (1980–), Angra bassist
• Fernanda Abreu (1961–), singer and composer
• Frank Jorge (1966–), bassist for Os Cascavelletes and Graforreia Xilarmônica
• Igor Cavalera (1970–), drummer for Cavalera Conspiracy
• Juli Manzi (1976–), singer and guitarist
• Jupiter Apple (1968–2015), Os Cascavelletes singer and frontman
• Herbert Vianna (1961–), Os Paralamas do Sucesso singer and frontman
• Humberto Gessinger (1963–), Engenheiros do Hawaii singer and frontman
• Kiko Loureiro (1972–), Angra guitarist
• Laufer, songwriter and guitarist
• Lobão (1957–), singer and composer
• Lulu Santos (1953–), singer and composer
• Marcelo Falcão (1973-), singer and composer for O Rappa
• Max Cavalera (1969–), singer, guitarist, Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy frontman
• Nasi (1962–), Ira! singer and frontman
• Nei Van Soria (1969–), guitarist for Os Cascavelletes
• Os Mutantes, influential Brazilian psychedelic rock band linked with the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s
• Pitty (1977–), rock singer and composer
• Rafael Bittencourt (1971–), Angra guitarist
• Raul Seixas (1945–1989), rock singer and composer
• Renato Russo (1960–1996), Legião Urbana singer and frontman
• Rita Lee (1947–2023), pop/rock singer and composer
• Robertinho de Recife (1965–), guitarist and composer
• Samuel Rosa (1966–), Skank singer and frontman
• Secos e Molhados (1971–), influential psychedelic glam rock band
• Thiago Modesto (1996–), Quimere singer and bassist
• Tony Babalu (1953– ), musician, songwriter and record producer.
• Ultraje a Rigor
• Vange Leonel (1963–2014), singer-songwriter, vocalist of Nau
• Vitor Assan (1996–), Quimere singer and guitarist

Experimental music

• André Abujamra (born 1965), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, member of Os Mulheres Negras and Karnak
• Arrigo Barnabé (born 1951), composer and singer
• Damião Experiença (1935–2016), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist
• Denis Mandarino (born 1964), composer and singer
• Itamar Assumpção (1949–2003), composer and singer
• Jorge Antunes (born 1942), composer
• Lívio Tragtenberg (born 1961), composer and multi-instrumentalist
• Rogério Skylab (born 1956), composer and singer

Pop music

• Anitta, pop singer
• Balão Mágico, children's songs
• Br'oZ, boyband
• Carmen Monarcha (born 1979), opera singer
• Carrapicho, pop group
• Deborah Blando (born 1969), pop singer
• Felipe Dylon (born 1987), pop singer
• Gretchen (born 1959)
• Kasino, a band
• Kelly Key (born 1983), pop singer
• KLB, pop group/boyband
• Lucinha Turnbull (born 1953), singer, guitarist
• Luiza Possi (born 1984), MPB singer
• Lulu Santos (born 1953), pop singer
• Pabllo Vittar, drag queen and pop singer
• Rouge, pop girlband
• Sandy & Junior, pop singers/pop duo
• Sandy (born 1983), pop singer
• Trem da Alegria, children's songs
• Virginie Boutaud (born 1963), singer, vocalist of Metrô
• Xuxa (born 1963), singer

Electronica

• Amon Tobin, producer and DJ
• Alok, producer and DJ
• Chris Leão, DJ
• DJ Marky, DJ
• DJ Patife, DJ
• DJ Dolores, artist and DJ
• FTampa, artist, producer and DJ
• XRS Land, producer and DJ
• Gui Boratto, producer, composer
• DJ Marlboro, producer, composer, and DJ
• Drumagick, producer, Composer
• Vintage Culture, producer and DJ
• Bruno Furlan, producer and DJ

Brazilian hip hop

• MV Bill (born 1974), rapper
• Sonia Destre Lie, choreographer
• Emicida (born 1985), rapper
• Fausto Fawcett (born 1957), rapper and writer
• Marcelo D2 (born 1967), rapper
• Mr. Thug (born 1990), singer
• Negra Li (born 1979), singer
• Gabriel o Pensador, rapper
• Pollo, rappers group
• Racionais MC's, rappers group
• Bonde da Stronda, rappers group
• Sabotage (1973–2003), rapper

Axé music

• Cláudia Leitte, axé singer
• Margareth Menezes, axé singer
• Daniela Mercury
• Ivete Sangalo, axé/pop singer

Funk carioca

• Tati Quebra Barraco, singer
• DJ Marlboro, MC and DJ
• MC Sapão, singer-songwriter
• Mr. Catra, singer-songwriter
• Pocah, singer-songwriter
• Tati Zaqui, singer-songwriter

Soundtrack

• Marcos Valle, musician and producer

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