# 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–), 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
* 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

* Antonio 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
* 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–)(formerly João Paulo e Daniel, before João Paulo's death), 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
* Pitch Yarn of Matter, synthpop group (1993–1996)
* 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
* INGEK, 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