Recommended Brazilian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

AriseSepultura

Sepultura – Arise [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

They are a metal band whose name means “grave” in Portuguese.

Not limited to Brazil, they have achieved worldwide popularity and have sold over 20 million CDs globally.

Originally a band with strong black metal influences, they shifted to a thrash metal style after relocating their base to the United States.

Canta Canta Minha GenteMartinho da Vila

Martinho Da Vila – “Canta Canta Minha Gente”

Martinho da Vila is a master of Brazilian samba with a career spanning nearly 50 years.

His singing style has a persistent, enka-like quality that may divide listeners, but the more you listen, the more you’ll appreciate the charm of his distinctive delivery.

It evokes an image of a fusion between Japan and Brazil.

Quem De Nós DoisAna Carolina

Ana Carolina – Quem De Nós Dois (La Mia Storia Tra Le Dita)

Ana Carolina is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with pop music that incorporates bossa nova and samba.

Because much of Brazilian music is either traditional or has developed in unique ways, parts of it can feel unfamiliar to Japanese listeners.

However, her musical style is consistently framed within pop, making it very approachable.

If you’re looking to get into Brazilian music, be sure to check her out.

Figura DifícilYzalú

Figura Difícil

Izar is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound centered on MPB, Brazil’s popular music.

Unlike typical MPB, she is strongly influenced by hip-hop, and her distinctive style features rap laid over MPB arrangements.

Most of her tracks are acoustic, making her a great recommendation for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy Brazilian music.

She’s also an excellent entry point into Brazilian hip-hop, so heads searching for music worldwide should definitely check her out.

FADING LIKE A MOONFRANCINNE

FRANCINNE – FADING LIKE A MOON (Portuguese Version) M/V

Francine, a Brazilian female singer who has been active since the 2010s, specializes in dance music across the board.

She has released a wide range of tracks, from funk carioca—Brazil’s homegrown genre—to reggaeton, electro-pop, and dubstep.

That said, her songs aren’t heavy or hard-edged; they’re distilled into relatively catchy pop music, making them extremely easy to listen to.

She’s a must-listen artist for anyone looking to get into Brazilian music.

Garota De IpanemaAntônio Carlos Jobim

Garota De Ipanema

A song that sparked the bossa nova movement.

It’s famous worldwide as a bossa nova standard that has been covered across the globe.

Ipanema is a beautiful beach in Rio, Brazil, and the song was created inspired by a beautiful woman seen there.

He is one of Brazil’s leading composers and a figure who influenced Brazilian music in this century.

Eu JuroLeonardo

Leonardo – Eu Juro (I Swear) [Ao Vivo]

Leonardo is a singer-songwriter who gained popularity with orthodox Brazilian pop.

Although he has currently stepped back from the front lines, his classic songs remain popular among younger generations.

A work that lets you savor his style is Eu Juro.

It’s a piece notable for his sweet, gentle vocals.

For those who love Latin love songs, its melody and structure are very approachable—be sure to check it out.