List of Brazilian musicians

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

Afro-Brazilian music

Ilê Aiyê, Afro-Brazilian carnival block and percussion ensemble
Olodum, bloco-afro and samba-reggae percussion group
Orkestra Rumpilezz, Afro-jazz and Afro-Bahian instrumental ensemble

Axé music

Asa de Águia, axé band
Axé Bahia, axé and Eurodance group
Bamdamel, axé and samba-reggae band
Banda Eva, axé, reggae and samba group
Carla Visi (born 1970), axé and MPB singer
Carlinhos Brown (born 1962), singer, percussionist and record producer
Chiclete com Banana, axé band
Cláudia Leitte (born 1980), singer and television personality
Daniela Mercury (born 1965), singer, songwriter, dancer and producer
Durval Lélys (born 1957), singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Gilmelândia (born 1972), singer, songwriter and television presenter
Ivete Sangalo (born 1972), singer, songwriter and television personality
Larissa Luz (born 1987), singer-songwriter and actress
Luiz Caldas (born 1963), singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Margareth Menezes (born 1962), singer and composer
Netinho (born 1966), singer-songwriter and businessman
Saulo Fernandes (born 1977), axé singer
Timbalada, axé and samba-reggae group

Baião

Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer-songwriter
Carmélia Alves (1923–2012), baião singer
Dominguinhos (1941–2013), accordionist, singer and composer
Humberto Teixeira (1915–1979), composer, musician, lawyer and politician
Jackson do Pandeiro (1919–1982), singer and percussionist
Luiz Gonzaga (1912–1989), singer, composer and accordionist
Sivuca (1930–2006), accordionist, guitarist and composer

Brega, cafona and romantic popular music

Agnaldo Rayol (1938–2024), romantic singer and actor
Agnaldo Timóteo (1936–2021), singer, songwriter and politician
Amado Batista (born 1951), brega, MPB and sertanejo singer-songwriter
Banda Calypso, brega pop band
Banda Uó, tecnobrega band
Cauby Peixoto (1931–2016), singer and composer
Conde Só Brega (born 1954), brega singer-songwriter
Fábio Jr. (born 1953), romantic singer-songwriter and actor
Raimundo Fagner (born 1949), MPB singer-songwriter and romantic popular singer
Falcão (born 1957), brega and comedy singer-songwriter, humorist and actor
Gaby Amarantos (born 1978), tecnobrega, Latin pop and MPB singer
Gretchen (born 1959), singer, dancer and media personality
Joelma (born 1974), brega pop singer-songwriter and dancer
José Augusto (born 1953), romantic singer-songwriter
Lindomar Castilho (1940–2025), bolero and romantic singer-songwriter
Manu Bahtidão (born 1986), technomelody singer-songwriter
Nelson Ned (1947–2014), romantic singer-songwriter
Odair José (born 1948), pop-romantic singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist
Pabllo Vittar (born 1993), pop, tecnobrega, forró and funk carioca singer
Reginaldo Rossi (1944–2013), brega singer-songwriter
Roberto Carlos (born 1941), singer-songwriter associated with romantic popular music and Latin pop
Sidney Magal (born 1950), brega, disco, salsa and Latin pop singer
Waldick Soriano (1933–2008), brega singer-songwriter
Wando (1945–2012), singer-songwriter
Zaynara (born 2001), beat melody singer-songwriter

Bossa nova

Agostinho dos Santos (1932–1973), singer
Alaíde Costa (born 1935), singer
Almir Chediak (1950–2003), guitarist, producer and publisher
Ana Caram (born 1958), singer, guitarist and flautist
Antônio Carlos & Jocáfi, singer-songwriter duo
Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994), composer, pianist and singer
Astrud Gilberto (1940–2023), singer
Baden Powell (1937–2000), guitarist and composer
Banda do Mar, Brazilian-Portuguese band
Bebel Gilberto (born 1966), singer
Billy Blanco (1924–2011), composer, singer and writer
Bossacucanova, bossa nova and electronic music group
Carlos Lyra (1933–2023), singer, guitarist and composer
Celso Fonseca (born 1956), singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer
Chico Buarque (born 1944), singer-songwriter, guitarist and writer
Clarice Assad (born 1978), composer, pianist and singer
Cláudia Telles (1957–2020), singer
Cláudya (born 1948), singer
Daniel Jobim (born 1973), singer, composer and pianist
David Feldman (born 1977), pianist and composer
Dolores Duran (1930–1959), singer and composer
Dorival Caymmi (1914–2008), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Edu Lobo (born 1943), singer, guitarist and composer
Eliana Pittman (born 1945), singer
Elis Regina (1945–1982), singer
Elizeth Cardoso (1920–1990), singer
Eumir Deodato (born 1942), pianist, composer and arranger
Fábio Caramuru (born 1956), pianist, composer and arranger
Flora Purim (born 1942), singer
Francis Hime (born 1939), composer, arranger, pianist and singer
Gal Costa (1945–2022), singer
Geraldo Vandré (born 1935), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Gracinha Leporace (born 1949), singer
Ithamara Koorax (born 1965), singer
Jair Rodrigues (1939–2014), singer
Johnny Alf (1929–2010), singer, pianist and composer
João Donato (1934–2023), pianist, accordionist and composer
João Gilberto (1931–2019), guitarist, singer and composer
Jorge Ben (born 1942), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Joyce (born 1948), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Juliana Areias (born 1975), singer-songwriter
Kaleidoscópio, bossa nova and electronic music duo
Leila Pinheiro (born 1960), singer, pianist and composer
Leny Andrade (1943–2023), singer
Lisa Ono (born 1962), singer
Luiz Bonfá (1922–2001), guitarist and composer
Luiz Eça (1936–1992), pianist, composer and arranger
Márcio Faraco (born 1963), singer, guitarist and composer
Marcos Valle (born 1943), singer, songwriter and producer
Maysa (1936–1977), singer and composer
Miúcha (1937–2018), singer and composer
Nara Leão (1942–1989), singer
Newton Mendonça (1927–1960), composer, lyricist and pianist
Oscar Castro-Neves (1940–2013), guitarist, arranger and composer
Paula Morelenbaum (born 1962), singer
Paulinho Nogueira (1929–2003), guitarist and composer
Paulo Jobim (1950–2022), singer, guitarist, flautist and arranger
Pery Ribeiro (1937–2012), singer
Roberto Menescal (born 1937), guitarist, composer and producer
Ronaldo Bôscoli (1928–1994), lyricist, composer and journalist
Rosa Passos (born 1952), singer and guitarist
Rosalia de Souza (born 1966), singer
Rosinha de Valença (1941–2004), guitarist and composer
Sérgio Mendes (1941–2024), pianist, bandleader and composer
Sylvia Telles (1934–1966), singer
Tania Maria (born 1948), singer, pianist and composer
Tenório Jr. (1941–1976), pianist
Toquinho (born 1946), guitarist, singer and composer
Tom Zé (born 1936), singer-songwriter and composer
Tuca (1944–1978), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Vinicius Cantuária (born 1951), singer, songwriter and guitarist
Vinícius de Moraes (1913–1980), poet, lyricist, singer and diplomat
Walter Wanderley (1932–1986), organist and pianist
Wanda Sá (born 1944), singer and guitarist
Zizi Possi (born 1956), singer

Brazilian Hip-Hop and Rap

509-E, hip hop group
A286, hip hop group
Baco Exu do Blues (born 1996), rapper, singer and composer
Black Alien (born 1972), rapper and composer
BNegão, rapper, singer and songwriter
Bonde da Stronda, hip hop group
Clara Lima (born 1999), rapper, singer, composer and actress
Consciência Humana, hip hop group
Criolo (born 1975), rapper and songwriter
De Leve, rapper
Dexter (born 1973), rapper
Djonga (born 1994), rapper, singer, songwriter and poet
DMN, hip hop group
Don L (born 1981), rapper and composer
Drik Barbosa (born 1992), rapper, singer and songwriter
DV tribo, hip hop group
Eduardo (born 1975), rapper, songwriter, activist and writer
Emicida (born 1985), rapper, singer, songwriter and MC
Facção Central, hip hop group
Fausto Fawcett (born 1957), rapper and writer
Ferréz (born 1975), writer, rapper, activist and cultural critic
Froid (born 1993), rapper
Gabriel o Pensador (born 1974), rapper, writer and composer
Gloria Groove (born 1995), singer, rapper, songwriter and drag queen
Hertz Dias (born 1970), rapper, teacher and politician
Hot e Oreia, hip hop duo
Jhony MC, rapper and YouTuber
Karol Conká (born 1986), rapper, singer and songwriter
Mano Brown (born 1970), rapper, producer and founding member of Racionais MC's
Marcelo D2 (born 1967), rapper, singer and songwriter
Matuê (born 1993), rapper, singer and songwriter
Max B.O., rapper, beatboxer and television presenter
MC Marechal (born 1981), rapper and composer
Mr. Thug (born 1990), singer-songwriter and rapper
MV Bill (born 1974), rapper, actor, writer and songwriter
Negra Li (born 1979), singer, rapper and actress
Pollo, hip hop group
Projota (born 1986), rapper, composer and actor
Racionais MC's, hip hop group
Rael (born 1983), singer, composer and rapper
RAPadura Xique-Chico (born 1984), rapper and composer
Rappin' Hood (born 1971), rapper, composer and activist
Rashid (born 1988), rapper, author, producer and businessman
Rincon Sapiência (born 1985), rapper, poet, singer and composer
Sabotage (1973–2003), rapper and songwriter
SNJ, hip hop group
Tasha & Tracie (born 1995), hip hop duo
Tássia Reis (born 1989), rapper, singer and songwriter
Wiu (born 2002), rapper, singer and songwriter
Xamã (born 1989), rapper, poet and actor
Yzalú (born 1982), singer-songwriter and guitarist

Caipira music

Pena Branca & Xavantinho, caipira and sertanejo music duo
Renato Teixeira (born 1945), singer-songwriter associated with caipira culture and folk rock
Rolando Boldrin (1936–2022), singer-songwriter, actor, writer and television presenter associated with caipira music

Capoeira music

Mestre Bimba (1900–1974), capoeira mestre, musician and founder of capoeira regional
Mestre Pastinha (1889–1981), capoeira Angola mestre
Mestre Waldemar, capoeira mestre, berimbau player and singer
Pé de Chumbo (born 1964), Capoeira Angola mestre, musician and educator

Choro

Ademilde Fonseca (1921–2012), choro singer
Altamiro Carrilho (1924–2012), flautist and composer
Armandinho (born 1953), guitarist and composer
Benedito Lacerda (1903–1958), flautist, composer and bandleader
Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), composer, pianist and conductor
Choro das 3, choro ensemble
Déo Rian (born 1944), mandolinist and composer
Dilermando Reis (1916–1977), guitarist, composer and music teacher
Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934), composer and pianist
Garoto (1915–1955), guitarist and composer
Hamilton de Holanda (born 1976), mandolinist and composer
Jacob do Bandolim (1918–1969), mandolinist and composer
Joaquim Antônio da Silva Calado (1848–1880), flautist and composer
Luiz Americano (1900–1960), clarinetist, saxophonist and composer
Nailor Azevedo, clarinetist and saxophonist
Paulinho da Viola (born 1942), singer-songwriter, guitarist and mandolinist
Paulo Bellinati (born 1950), guitarist and composer
Paulo Moura (1932–2010), clarinetist and saxophonist
Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist
Rabo de Lagartixa, choro ensemble
Raphael Rabello (1962–1995), guitarist and composer
Rogerio Caetano (born 1977), seven-string guitarist and composer
Waldir Azevedo (1923–1980), cavaquinho player and composer
Yamandu Costa (born 1980), seven-string guitarist and composer

Christian and gospel music

Adoration and Life Ministry, Catholic music group
Adriana Arydes (born 1973), Catholic worship singer and songwriter
Alessandro Campos (born 1982), Catholic priest, singer and television presenter
Alexandre Soul (born 1972), Catholic singer and composer
Aline Barros (born 1976), gospel and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter
Ana Nóbrega (born 1980), Christian singer and songwriter
Ana Paula Valadão (born 1976), Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and pastor
André Valadão (born 1978), Christian singer-songwriter and worship pastor
Andréia de Olicar (1976–2020), gospel singer, composer and pastor
Anjos de Resgate, Catholic music group
Antônio Cardoso (born 1957), Catholic singer-songwriter
Antônio Moreira Borges (born 1945), Catholic priest and singer
Cassiane (born 1973), gospel singer-songwriter and Christian minister
Cristina Mel (born 1964), gospel singer-songwriter, teacher and missionary
Damares (born 1980), gospel singer
Davi Sacer (born 1975), gospel singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
David Quinlan (born 1968), worship leader, singer-songwriter and pastor
Deise Rosa (born 1974), Christian singer and songwriter
Delino Marçal (born 1986), gospel singer and songwriter
Diante do Trono, contemporary Christian music band
Dunga (born 1964), Catholic singer-songwriter, preacher and presenter
Ed Wilson (1945–2010), singer-songwriter later linked to gospel music
Ella (born 1997), singer-songwriter and former gospel singer
Fábio de Melo (born 1971), Catholic priest, singer-songwriter and writer
Fat Family, vocal group associated with soul, R&B and gospel
Feliciano Amaral (1920–2018), Christian singer and pastor
Fernanda Brum (born 1976), Christian singer-songwriter, worship pastor and writer
Frei Gilson (born 1986), Catholic priest and singer
Gabriela Rocha (born 1994), Christian worship singer and songwriter
Guilherme de Sá (born 1980), Christian rock singer-songwriter, writer and producer
Iahweh, Catholic rock and metal band
Isadora Pompeo (born 1999), Christian singer-songwriter and vlogger
Israel Salazar (born 1990), contemporary worship singer and songwriter
Janires (1953–1988), Christian rock singer-songwriter and founder of Rebanhão
Jean Carlo (1943–2013), singer and instrumentalist later linked to Catholic music
Jonas Abib (1936–2022), Catholic priest, singer, composer and founder of Canção Nova
Joe Vasconcelos (born 1966), contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader
Juliano Son (born 1974), Christian singer-songwriter, missionary and worship pastor
Lu Alone (born 1993), singer-songwriter whose early career included gospel music
Ludmila Ferber (1965–2022), Christian singer-songwriter, worship pastor and author
Lydia Moisés (born 1983), contemporary Christian singer and former member of Voz da Verdade
Marcelo Rossi (born 1967), Catholic priest, singer and writer
Mariana Valadão (born 1984), Christian singer-songwriter and worship pastor
Marine Friesen (born 1988), Christian singer and songwriter
Mattos Nascimento (born 1954), gospel singer-songwriter and trombonist
Missionário Shalom, Catholic pop-rock band
Nelson Ned (1947–2014), singer-songwriter and gospel singer
Nívea Soares (born 1976), Christian singer-songwriter, worship pastor and writer
Oficina G3, Christian rock and metal band
Padre Irala (1936–2024), Paraguayan-Brazilian Jesuit priest, musician and songwriter
Padre Zezinho (born 1941), Catholic priest, singer and composer
Palavrantiga, Christian rock band
Perlla (born 1988), singer-songwriter and gospel singer
Priscilla Alcantara (born 1996), singer-songwriter and former Christian music artist
Reginaldo Manzotti (born 1969), Catholic priest, singer and writer
Rodolfo Abrantes (born 1972), Christian rock singer-songwriter and guitarist
Rosa de Saron, Christian rock and metal band
Sarah Sheeva (born 1973), singer, writer and evangelical pastor
Sérgio Lopes (born 1965), Christian singer-songwriter, poet and composer
Soraya Moraes (born 1973), gospel singer
Trazendo a Arca, Christian music band
Vida Reluz, Catholic music band
Voz da Verdade, contemporary Christian band

Classical music

Adelaide Pereira da Silva (1928–2021), classical composer, pianist and painter
Alberto Nepomuceno (1864–1920), classical composer and conductor
Alda Oliveira (born 1945), classical composer and music educator
Aldo Baldin (1945–1994), operatic tenor
Alexandre Levy (1864–1892), classical composer, pianist and conductor
Altamiro Carrilho (1924–2012), flautist and composer
André da Silva Gomes (1752–1844), classical musician and sacred music composer
Anna Stella Schic (1922–2009), classical pianist
Antônio dos Santos Cunha (c.1780-1830), composer active in São João del-Rei
Antonietta Rudge (1885–1974), classical pianist
Arnaldo Cohen, classical pianist
Arthur Moreira Lima (1940–2024), classical pianist
Baden Powell (1937–2000), guitarist and composer
Bidu Sayão (1902–1999), opera soprano
Brasílio Itiberê da Cunha (1846–1913), classical composer, pianist, lawyer and diplomat
Cacilda Borges Barbosa (1914–2010), classical composer and conductor
Caio Facó (born 1992), classical composer
Camargo Guarnieri (1907–1993), classical composer
Carlos Barbosa-Lima (1944–2022), classical guitarist and arranger
Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), classical musician and composer
Celso Antunes (born 1959), conductor
César Guerra-Peixe (1914–1993), classical musician and composer
Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), composer, pianist and conductor
Clara Sverner (born 1936), classical pianist
Clarice Assad (born 1978), classical composer
Clarisse Leite (1917–2003), classical composer and pianist
Cláudio Santoro (1919–1989), classical musician and composer
Cristina Ortiz (born 1950), classical pianist
Damião Barbosa de Araújo (1778–1856), classical composer
Débora Halász, classical pianist and harpsichordist
Dilermando Reis (1916–1977), classical guitarist and composer
Dinorá de Carvalho (1895–1980), classical composer and pianist
Edino Krieger (1928–2022), classical composer and conductor
Edmundo Villani-Côrtes (born 1930), classical composer
Edson Cordeiro (born 1967), countertenor and singer
Edson Elias (1947–2008), classical pianist
Edson Zampronha (born 1963), classical composer
Egberto Gismonti (born 1947), composer, guitarist and pianist
Eliane Coelho (born 1951), operatic soprano
Eliane Rodrigues (born 1959), classical pianist and conductor
Elias Álvares Lobo (1834–1901), classical musician and composer
Emerico Lobo de Mesquita (c. 1746–1805), classical musician and composer
Ernani Aguiar (born 1950), classical composer and conductor
Ernani Braga (1888–1948), classical composer, pianist and conductor
Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934), composer and pianist
Esther Scliar (1926–1978), classical composer and pianist
Eunice Katunda (1915–1990), classical composer and pianist
Ewandro Stenzowski (born 1984), operatic tenor
Fabio Costa (born 1971), composer, conductor and pianist
Fabio Zanon, classical guitarist, conductor and teacher
Felicja Blumental (1908–1991), pianist and composer
Felipe Lara (born 1979), classical composer
Francisco Braga (1868–1945), classical composer, conductor and teacher
Francisco Gomes da Rocha (mid-18th century–1808), classical composer
Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795–1865), classical musician and composer
Francisco Mignone (1897–1986), classical composer and conductor
Gabriel Migliori (1909–1975), classical pianist and composer
Gabriella Di Laccio, operatic soprano
Gilberto Mendes (1922–2016), classical composer
Gina de Araújo (1890–1960), classical composer and singer
Guiomar Novaes (1895–1979), classical pianist
Guido Santórsola (1904–1994), composer, violist and conductor
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
Ignácio Parreira Neves (c. 1730–1794), classical composer
Ilza Nogueira (born 1948), classical composer
Joanídia Sodré (1903–1975), classical composer and conductor
João Carlos Martins (born 1940), classical pianist and conductor
João de Deus de Castro Lobo (1794–1832), priest, organist and composer
João MacDowell (born 1965), classical composer
Jocy de Oliveira (born 1936), classical composer and pianist
Jorge Antunes (born 1942), classical musician and composer
José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado (1943–2010), classical musician, pianist and composer
José Carlos Amaral Vieira (born 1952), classical musician, pianist and composer
José Eduardo Martins (born 1938), classical pianist
José Feghali (1961–2014), classical pianist
José Maria Xavier (1819–1887), classical composer
José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830), classical musician and composer
Júlio Medaglia (born 1938), conductor and composer
Kilza Setti (born 1932), classical composer and ethnomusicologist
Laurindo Almeida (1917–1995), classical guitarist and composer
Ligia Amadio, conductor
Lina Pires de Campos (1918–2003), classical composer and pianist
Lívio Tragtenberg (born 1961), classical composer
Luiz Hernane Barros De Carvalho, cellist
Magda Tagliaferro (1893–1986), classical pianist and teacher
Malvina Pereira (born 1883), operatic soprano
Manoel Dias de Oliveira (1734 or 1735–1813), classical composer
Marcelo Bratke (born 1960), classical pianist
Marcos Coelho Neto (1763–1823), classical composer
Marcos Portugal (1762–1830), Portuguese-born Brazilian classical composer
Marco Pereira (born 1950), classical guitarist and composer
Maria Alice de Mendonça, pianist and composer
Maria d'Apparecida (1926–2017), opera singer
Maria Helena Rosas Fernandes (born 1933), classical composer, pianist and conductor
Maria Lúcia Godoy (1924–2025), operatic soprano
Marisa Rezende (born 1944), classical composer
Marlos Nobre (1939–2024), classical musician and composer
Myrna Herzog (born 1951), conductor and viola da gamba player
Nahim Marun, classical pianist
Najla Jabor (1915–2001), classical composer
Nelson Freire (1944–2021), classical pianist
Nicolau de Figueiredo (1960–2016), harpsichordist and conductor
Nilson Lombardi (1926–2008), conductor
Oscar Lorenzo Fernández (1897–1948), classical composer
Osvaldo Lacerda (1927–2011), classical musician and composer
Paulo Bellinati (born 1950), classical guitarist and composer
Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988), classical composer, conductor, orchestrator and arranger
Roberto Minczuk (born 1967), conductor
Roberto Szidon (1941–2011), classical pianist
Sérgio Assad (born 1952), classical guitarist and composer
Simone Menezes (born 1977), conductor
Thiago Arancam (born 1982), operatic tenor
Waldemar Henrique (1905–1995), classical composer and pianist
Walter Burle-Marx (1902–1990), conductor
Wilhelm Schröter (born 1960), composer and pianist
Yara Bernette (1920–2002), classical pianist
Zola Amaro (1891–1944), operatic soprano

Côco

Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer-songwriter associated with Northeastern Brazilian music, including coco
Bezerra da Silva (1927–2005), samba musician who sang coco early in his career
Jackson do Pandeiro (1919–1982), percussionist and singer associated with Northeastern Brazilian music

Comedy music

Bruno Sutter (born 1979), singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and humorist
Dinho (1971–1996), singer, songwriter and comedian
Graforreia Xilarmônica, comedy rock and folk rock band
João Penca e Seus Miquinhos Amestrados, comedy rock, rockabilly and new wave band
Joelho de Porco, comedy rock, proto-punk and rock and roll band
Joe Penna (born 1987), musician, filmmaker and music YouTuber
Mamonas Assassinas, comedy rock band
Massacration, parody heavy metal and comedy metal band
Os Mulheres Negras, experimental rock and comedy rock duo
Paulo Caruso (1949–2023), satirical cartoonist and comedy musician
Rei da Cacimbinha, arrocha, forró and brega comedy group
Tangos & Tragédias, comedy musical act
Terra Celta, Celtic rock and comedy rock band
U.D.R., comedy rock band
Victor Han (born 1996), drummer, singer-songwriter and comedy/satire YouTuber
Zumbi do Mato, experimental rock, noise rock and comedy rock band

Electronic

Agentss, electronic music band
Alok (born 1991), DJ and record producer
Altar, electronic music duo
Amon Tobin (born 1972), electronic musician, composer and producer
Azul 29, electronic music band
Bonde do Rolê, electronic music and funk carioca group
Chemical Surf, DJ and producer duo
Chris Leão, DJ
Corciolli, electronic musician and composer
CSS, electronic rock band
Da Cruz, electronic music band
DJ Dolores (born 1966), DJ, designer and producer
DJ Marky (born 1973), drum and bass DJ
DJ Marlboro (born 1963), DJ, producer and composer
DJ Patife (born 1976), drum and bass DJ
DJ Ramon Sucesso, DJ and producer
Drumagick, drum and bass production duo
Edson Secco, composer and electronic musician
Eloy Fritsch (born 1968), electronic musician and keyboardist
Euphorbia, electronic music band
Felguk, DJ and producer duo
Fernanda Porto (born 1965), singer and electronic musician
FTampa, DJ and producer
Golden Shower, electronic music band
Gui Boratto, producer, composer and DJ
Kaleidoscópio, bossa nova and electronic music duo
Kasino, electronic music group
Lyzza, DJ and producer
Marcelinho da Lua, DJ and producer
Mochakk, DJ and producer
Mulú, DJ and producer
Öwnboss, DJ and electronic dance music producer
Paradise Guerrilla, electronic music band
The Twelves, electronic music production duo
Vintage Culture, DJ and producer
XRS Land, drum and bass producer
Zerb, DJ and producer

Experimental music

Ana Frango Elétrico (born 1997), singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer
André Abujamra (born 1965), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist
Arnaldo Baptista (born 1948), singer-songwriter, musician and producer
Arrigo Barnabé (born 1951), composer, singer and actor
Damião Experiença (1935–2016), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist
Denis Mandarino (born 1964), composer, artist and writer
Edino Krieger (1928–2022), composer
Edson Secco (born 1976), composer, musician and sound designer
Edson Zampronha (born 1963), composer of contemporary experimental music
Gilberto Mendes (1922–2016), composer
Grupo Rumo, Vanguarda Paulista group
Hermeto Pascoal (1936–2025), composer and multi-instrumentalist
Itamar Assumpção (1949–2003), composer, singer and guitarist
Jorge Antunes (born 1942), composer
Jupiter Apple (1968–2015), singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker
Lívio Tragtenberg (born 1961), composer and multi-instrumentalist
Maurício Pereira (born 1959), singer-songwriter and saxophonist
Ná Ozzetti (born 1958), singer and composer
Os Mulheres Negras, experimental rock duo
Patife Band, post-punk and experimental rock band
Rogério Skylab (born 1956), composer and singer
Tom Zé (born 1936), singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer
Vânia Bastos (born 1956), singer
Zumbi do Mato, noise rock and math rock band

Festa junina and quadrilha music

Braguinha (1907–2006), songwriter associated with festa junina music
Carmen Miranda (1909–1955), singer whose recordings helped popularize early festa junina music
Lamartine Babo (1904–1963), songwriter associated with festa junina music
Mario Zan (1920–2006), accordionist and composer associated with festa junina music

Forró

Cavaleiros do Forró, forró band
Dominguinhos (1941–2013), accordionist, singer and composer
Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer-songwriter
Falamansa, forró and xote group
Flávio José (born 1951), singer, composer and accordionist
Forro in the Dark, forró band
Genival Lacerda (1931–2021), forró singer-songwriter
Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Hermeto Pascoal (1936–2025), composer and multi-instrumentalist
Jackson do Pandeiro (1919–1982), singer and percussionist
Luiz Gonzaga (1912–1989), singer, composer and accordionist
Mari Fernandez (born 2001), singer-songwriter
Mastruz com Leite, electronic forró band
Nattan (born 1998), singer-songwriter
Sivuca (1930–2006), accordionist, guitarist and composer
Taty Girl (born 1976), forró singer and composer
Wesley Safadão (born 1988), singer-songwriter and producer

Frevo

Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer-songwriter
Antonio Nóbrega (born 1952), singer, dancer and actor
Chico César (born 1964), singer-songwriter
Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer-songwriter
Lenine (born 1959), singer-songwriter
Moraes Moreira (1947–2020), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Spok (born 1961), saxophonist, composer and conductor
Zé Ramalho (born 1949), singer-songwriter

Funk

Anitta (born 1993), singer and songwriter
Biel (born 1996), singer
Bonde das Maravilhas, funk carioca group
Bonde do Rolê, electronic music and funk carioca group
Cidinho & Doca, funk carioca duo
Danny Bond (born 1997), rapper, singer and songwriter
Deize Tigrona (born 1979), funk carioca singer
DJ K (born 2000 or 2001), record producer
DJ Marlboro (born 1963), DJ, producer and composer
DJ Ramon Sucesso, DJ and producer
Escarião (born 1992), singer, songwriter and internet personality
Fernanda Abreu (born 1961), singer and composer
Francinne (born 1993), singer and songwriter
Kevin O Chris (born 1996), singer and songwriter
Kevinho, singer and songwriter
Lexa (born 1995), singer and songwriter
Lia Clark (born 1992), singer and drag queen
Ludmilla (born 1995), singer and songwriter
MC Binn (born 1993), singer and composer
MC Carol (born 1993), singer and composer
MC Daleste (1992–2013), singer, songwriter and rapper
MC Dricka (born 1998), singer and songwriter
MC Fioti (born 1994), rapper, singer and producer
MC Gui (born 1998), singer and songwriter
MC Guimê (born 1992), singer and songwriter
MC Hariel (born 1997), singer and songwriter
MC IG (born 1997), singer, composer and businessman
MC Kevin (1998–2021), funk carioca and trap singer
MC Léo da Baixada (born 1992), singer-songwriter
MC Loma (born 2002), brega funk and funk carioca singer
MC Lon (born 1991), singer, songwriter and rapper
MC Marcinho (1977–2023), funk melody singer and composer
MC Pedrinho (born 2002), funk singer
MC Pikachu (born 1999), funk singer
MC Pipokinha (born 1998), funk singer-songwriter
MC Poze do Rodo (born 1999), funk singer
MC Sapão (1978–2019), singer-songwriter
MC Tuto (born 2000), singer and songwriter
Mr. Catra (1968–2018), singer-songwriter
Nego do Borel (born 1992), singer-songwriter and actor
Perlla (born 1988), singer-songwriter
Pocah (born 1994), singer-songwriter
Tati Quebra Barraco (born 1979), funk carioca singer
Tati Zaqui (born 1994), singer-songwriter and dancer
Valesca Popozuda (born 1978), singer, dancer and television personality

Gaucho music

José Portella Delavy (1930–2011), gaucho music singer, composer and troubadour
Luiz Marenco (born 1964), gaucho folk musician and composer
Renato Borghetti (born 1963), folk musician, composer and accordionist
Teixeirinha (1927–1985), gaucho music singer-songwriter and actor

Jazz

Airto Moreira (born 1941), percussionist and drummer
Ana Caram (born 1958), singer, guitarist and flautist
André Geraissati (1951–2025), guitarist
André Marques (born 1975), pianist, composer and arranger
Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994), composer, pianist and singer
Arthur Maia (1962–2018), bassist and composer
Arthur Verocai (born 1945), composer, arranger and producer
Azymuth, jazz-funk band
Badi Assad (born 1966), guitarist, singer and songwriter
Baden Powell (1937–2000), guitarist and composer
Banda Black Rio, jazz-funk and soul band
Bola Sete (1923–1987), guitarist
Brazilian Jazz Quartet, jazz ensemble
Carlos Lyra (1933–2023), singer, guitarist and composer
Carol Saboya (born 1975), singer
César Camargo Mariano (born 1943), pianist, composer and arranger
Chico Pinheiro (born 1974), guitarist and composer
Clarice Assad (born 1978), composer, pianist and singer
Claudio Celso (born 1955), guitarist and composer
Claudio Slon (1943–2002), drummer
Cristovão Bastos (born 1946), pianist, composer and arranger
Cyro Baptista (born 1950), percussionist
David Feldman (born 1977), pianist and composer
Delia Fischer (born 1964), singer, pianist and composer
Dick Farney (1921–1987), singer, pianist and actor
Dom Salvador (born 1938), pianist and composer
Dom Um Romão (1925–2005), drummer and percussionist
Duduka Da Fonseca (born 1951), drummer
Ed Lincoln (1932–2012), organist, bassist and composer
Edison Machado (1934–1990), drummer
Egberto Gismonti (born 1947), composer, guitarist and pianist
Eliane Elias (born 1960), pianist, singer and composer
Eumir Deodato (born 1942), pianist, composer and arranger
Fábio Caramuru (born 1956), pianist, composer and arranger
Fabiano do Nascimento (born 1983), guitarist and composer
Flora Purim (born 1942), singer
Francis Hime (born 1939), composer, arranger, pianist and singer
Fred Andrade, guitarist and composer
Guilherme Franco (1946–2016), percussionist
Gustavo Assis-Brasil (born 1972), guitarist and composer
Hélcio Milito (1931–2014), drummer and percussionist
Hélio Delmiro (born 1947), guitarist and composer
Hermeto Pascoal (1936–2025), composer and multi-instrumentalist
Humberto Clayber (born 1937), bassist, harmonica player and composer
Ithamara Koorax (born 1965), singer
Ivan Conti (1946–2023), drummer and percussionist
Ivan Lins (born 1945), singer, pianist and composer
Jacques Klein (1930–1982), pianist and composer
João Donato (1934–2023), pianist, accordionist and composer
João Gilberto (1931–2019), singer, guitarist and composer
José Neto (born 1954), guitarist and composer
Jovino Santos Neto (born 1954), pianist, flautist and composer
Laurindo Almeida (1917–1995), guitarist and composer
Leny Andrade (1943–2023), singer
Luciana Souza (born 1966), singer and composer
Luiz Bonfá (1922–2001), guitarist and composer
Luiz Eça (1936–1992), pianist, composer and arranger
Lula Galvão (born 1962), guitarist
Manfredo Fest (1936–1999), pianist and keyboardist
Márcio Montarroyos (1948–2007), trumpeter
Mayuto Correa (born 1943), percussionist
Milton Banana (1935–1999), drummer
Moacir Santos (1926–2006), composer, arranger and saxophonist
Naná Vasconcelos (1944–2016), percussionist and berimbau player
Nanny Assis (born 1969), percussionist, singer and songwriter
Nelson Faria (born 1963), guitarist
Nilson Matta (born 1949), bassist and composer
Oscar Castro-Neves (1940–2013), guitarist, arranger and composer
Paulinho da Costa (born 1948), percussionist
Paulinho Nogueira (1929–2003), guitarist and composer
Paulo Braga (born 1942), drummer
Quarteto Novo, instrumental ensemble
Raul de Souza (1934–2021), trombonist
Roberto Menescal (born 1937), guitarist, composer and producer
Robertinho Silva (born 1941), drummer and percussionist
Romero Lubambo (born 1955), guitarist
Ronaldo Folegatti (1958–2007), guitarist and composer
Rubem Dantas (born 1954), percussionist
Sambalanço Trio, instrumental trio
Sambrasa Trio, instrumental trio
Sérgio Cassiano (born 1967), percussionist
Sérgio Mendes (1941–2024), pianist, bandleader and composer
Sivuca (1930–2006), accordionist, guitarist and composer
São Paulo Ska Jazz, ska-jazz band
Sylvia Telles (1934–1966), singer
Tania Maria (born 1948), singer, pianist and composer
Tenório Jr. (1941–1976), pianist
Théo de Barros (1943–2023), composer, guitarist and bassist
Toninho Horta (born 1948), guitarist, singer and composer
Trio da Paz, jazz trio
Victor Assis Brasil (1945–1981), saxophonist
Vinicius Cantuária (born 1951), singer, guitarist and composer
Walter Wanderley (1932–1986), organist and pianist
Wilson das Neves (1936–2017), drummer, percussionist and singer
Zimbo Trio, instrumental trio

Jovem Guarda

Celly Campello (1942–2003), rock and roll singer and Brazilian rock pioneer
Deny e Dino, Jovem Guarda rock duo
Dick Danello (born 1943), Italian-Brazilian singer-songwriter, producer and actor
Ed Wilson (1945–2010), rock singer-songwriter and founder of Renato e Seus Blue Caps
Eduardo Araújo (born 1942), rock singer associated with Jovem Guarda
Erasmo Carlos (1941–2022), singer-songwriter, actor and core figure of Jovem Guarda
Golden Boys, doo-wop and rock band
Jean Carlo (1943–2013), singer and instrumentalist
Jerry Adriani (1947–2017), singer, musician and actor
Leno (1949–2022), singer, composer and guitarist
Leno & Lílian, Jovem Guarda duo
Lílian (1948–2025), singer and composer
Marcos Roberto (1941–2012), singer and composer
Raul Seixas (1945–1989), singer-songwriter, musician and producer
Renato Barros (1943–2020), singer, composer and guitarist
Renato e Seus Blue Caps, rock band associated with Jovem Guarda
Roberto Carlos (born 1941), singer-songwriter, actor and core figure of Jovem Guarda
Ronnie Cord (1943–1986), rock singer
Ronnie Von (born 1944), singer-songwriter, television presenter and actor
Sérgio Reis (born 1940), singer, actor and politician associated with Jovem Guarda before his sertanejo career
Terry Winter (1941–1998), singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor
The Fevers, rock band associated with Jovem Guarda
The Jet Blacks, instrumental rock band
Trio Esperança, vocal trio
Vanusa (1947–2020), pop rock and MPB singer linked to Jovem Guarda
Wanderléa (born 1944), singer and Jovem Guarda television co-host

Lambada

Beto Barbosa (born 1955), lambada singer and composer
Chico & Roberta, lambada music and dance duo
Loalwa Braz (1953–2017), singer and lead vocalist of Kaoma

Mangue beat

Buhr (born 1974), singer-songwriter, actress and percussionist
Chico Science (1966–1997), singer and composer
Cordel do Fogo Encantado, manguebeat-associated band
DJ Dolores (born 1966), DJ, designer and producer
Jorge Du Peixe (born 1967), singer-songwriter
Lenine (born 1959), singer-songwriter and producer
Mundo Livre S/A, mangue bit band
Nação Zumbi, manguebeat band
Otto (born 1968), singer-songwriter, drummer and actor

Maracatu

Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer-songwriter
Antonio Nóbrega (born 1952), singer, dancer and actor
Buhr (born 1974), singer-songwriter, actress and percussionist
Chico Science (1966–1997), singer and composer
Lenine (born 1959), singer-songwriter
Mundo Livre S/A, mangue bit band
Nação Zumbi, manguebeat band
Natascha Falcão, singer, actor and dancer

Maxixe

Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), composer, pianist and conductor associated with choro, Brazilian tango and maxixe
Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934), composer and pianist associated with Brazilian tango, maxixe and choro

Metal

Almah, power metal band
Andre Matos (1971–2019), singer, pianist, keyboardist and composer
Andreas Kisser (born 1968), guitarist
Angra, power metal band
Aquiles Priester (born 1971), drummer
Arandu Arakuaa, folk metal band
Armahda, heavy metal band
Bruno Sutter (born 1979), singer, comedian and actor
Chakal, thrash metal band
Claustrofobia, death metal and thrash metal band
Cristian Machado (born 1974), singer
Dorsal Atlântica, thrash metal band
Dr. Sin, hard rock and heavy metal band
Edu Falaschi (born 1972), singer and composer
Eloy Casagrande (born 1991), drummer
Felipe Andreoli (born 1980), bassist
Fernanda Lira, singer and bassist
Hibria, power metal band
Holocausto, extreme metal band
Igor Cavalera (born 1970), drummer
João Gordo (born 1964), singer and television presenter
Kiko Loureiro (born 1972), guitarist
Krisiun, death metal band
Marcello Pompeu, singer and record producer
Max Cavalera (born 1969), singer, guitarist and songwriter
Mutilator, death metal and thrash metal band
Nervosa, thrash metal band
Paulo Jr. (born 1969), bassist
Pit Passarell (born 1968), singer and bassist
Project46, metalcore band
Rafael Bittencourt (born 1971), guitarist and composer
Ratos de Porão, crossover thrash and punk rock band
Rebaelliun, death metal band
Ricardo Confessori (born 1969), drummer
Sarcófago, extreme metal band
Sepultura, heavy metal band
Shadowside, heavy metal band
Shaman, power metal band
Stress, heavy metal band
Torture Squad, death metal and thrash metal band
Tribuzy, heavy metal band
Tuatha de Danann, folk metal band
Violator, thrash metal band
Viper, heavy metal band
Vulcano, extreme metal band
Wagner Lamounier (born 1967), singer and guitarist

Música popular brasileira

Adriana Calcanhotto (born 1965), singer and composer
Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer-songwriter
Alice Caymmi (born 1990), singer and composer
Ana Carolina (born 1974), singer and composer
Anavitória, musical duo
Angela Ro Ro (1949–2025), singer and composer
Anelis Assumpção (born 1980), singer-songwriter
Arnaldo Antunes (born 1960), singer, composer and poet
Belchior (1946–2017), singer and composer
Beto Guedes (born 1951), singer, guitarist and composer
Bob Tostes, singer, composer and producer
Caetano Veloso (born 1942), singer and composer
Carlinhos Brown (born 1962), singer, composer and percussionist
Cássia Eller (1962–2001), singer
Cazuza (1958–1990), singer and composer
Céu (born 1980), singer-songwriter
Chico Buarque (born 1944), singer and composer
Chico César (born 1964), singer and composer
Cibelle (born 1978), singer-songwriter
Criolo (born 1975), singer-songwriter and rapper
Damião Experiença (1935–2016), guitarist and harmonica player
Djavan (born 1949), singer and composer
Dorival Caymmi (1914–2008), singer and composer
Duda Beat (born 1987), singer-songwriter
Ed Motta (born 1971), singer, composer and instrumentalist
Eliana Printes, singer and composer
Elis Regina (1945–1982), singer
Elza Soares (1930–2022), singer and composer
Fafá de Belém (born 1956), singer
Raimundo Fagner (born 1949), singer and composer
Fernanda Takai (born 1971), singer and composer
Flávio Rodrigues (born 1979), singer, musician, composer and guitarist
Gal Costa (1945–2022), singer
Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Gilberto Gil (born 1942), singer and composer
Gonzaguinha (1945–1991), singer and composer
Guilherme Arantes (born 1953), singer-songwriter and pianist
Heraldo do Monte (born 1935), guitarist
Ivan Lins (born 1945), singer and composer
Ivete Sangalo (born 1972), singer, songwriter and composer
Jair Oliveira (born 1975), singer and composer
Jards Macalé (born 1943), singer-songwriter and guitarist
João Bosco (born 1946), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Jorge Ben Jor (born 1939), singer, songwriter and guitarist
Jorge Mautner (born 1941), writer and singer
Joyce Moreno (born 1948), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Kátya Chamma (born 1961), composer, singer, poet and writer
Lenine (born 1959), singer and composer
Leoni (born 1961), singer and composer
Liniker (born 1995), singer and songwriter
Lô Borges (born 1952), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Luciana Mello (born 1979), singer and composer
Luiz Melodia (1951–2017), singer and composer
Marcelo Camelo (born 1978), singer-songwriter, composer and poet
Marcelo Jeneci (born 1982), singer and composer
Marco Castillo (born 1963), singer and composer
Maria Bethânia (born 1946), singer
Maria Gadú (born 1986), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Maria Rita (born 1977), singer
Marina Elali (born 1982), singer and composer
Marina Lima (born 1955), singer and composer
Marisa Monte (born 1967), singer, composer and producer
Maysa Matarazzo (1936–1977), singer
Milton Nascimento (born 1942), singer and composer
Mônica da Silva, Brazilian-American singer-songwriter
Mônica Salmaso (born 1971), singer
Moraes Moreira (1947–2020), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Nana Caymmi (born 1941), singer
Nelson Ned (1947–2014), singer
Ney Matogrosso (born 1941), singer
Oswaldo Montenegro (born 1956), singer-songwriter
Paula Lima (born 1970), singer and composer
Paulinho Moska (born 1967), singer-songwriter
Pepeu Gomes (born 1952), guitarist and composer
Raul de Souza (1934–2021), trombonist
Rita Lee (1947–2023), singer, songwriter and composer
Roberta Miranda (born 1956), singer
Roberto Carlos (born 1941), singer and composer
Silva (born 1969), singer and composer
Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira (born 1949), singer
Tim Maia (1942–1998), singer and composer
Toquinho (born 1946), guitarist, singer and composer
Tom Zé (born 1936), singer and composer
Tulipa Ruiz (born 1978), singer and composer
Vanessa da Mata (born 1976), singer and composer
Vitor Ramil (born 1962), singer-songwriter
Zeca Baleiro (born 1966), singer-songwriter
Zé Rodrix (1947–2009), guitarist, singer and composer
Zélia Duncan (born 1964), singer-songwriter
Zizi Possi (born 1956), singer

Opera

Aldo Baldin (1945–1994), operatic tenor and academic teacher
Bidu Sayão (1902–1999), operatic soprano
Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), opera composer
Damião Barbosa de Araújo (1778–1856), composer
Edson Cordeiro (born 1967), sopranist countertenor, pop and jazz singer
Eliane Coelho (born 1951), operatic soprano
Ernst Mahle (1929–2025), composer and conductor
Ewandro Stenzowski (born 1984), operatic tenor
Francisco Braga (1868–1945), composer and conductor
Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795–1865), composer and conductor
Francisco Mignone (1897–1986), composer and conductor
Gabriella Di Laccio, operatic soprano, recording artist and activist
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959), composer and conductor
Isabel Rubio Ricciolini (1792–1846), operatic soprano and stage actress
João MacDowell (born 1965), composer
Jorge Antunes (born 1942), composer
José Lemos (born 1974), countertenor
Kismara Pezzati (born 1974), mezzo-soprano and concert soloist
Lívio Tragtenberg (born 1961), composer
Malvina Pereira (born 1883), operatic soprano
Maria d'Apparecida (1926–2017), opera singer
Maria Helena Rosas Fernandes (born 1933), composer, pianist and conductor
Maria Lúcia Godoy (1924–2025), soprano
Maria Velluti (1827–1891), actress and singer
Marcos Portugal (1762–1830), composer, organist and music teacher
Michel de Souza, operatic baritone
Oscar Lorenzo Fernández (1897–1948), composer
Paulo Szot, operatic baritone and actor
Pedro Paulo Bruno (1888–1949), opera singer, painter, poet and writer
Renato Mismetti (born 1960), baritone
Thiago Arancam (born 1982), operatic tenor
Victória Pitts (born 1991), operatic mezzo-soprano
Zola Amaro (1891–1944), operatic soprano

Pagode

Alexandre Pires (born 1976), singer-songwriter
Anderson Leonardo (1972–2024), singer, composer and instrumentalist
Banda Vingadora, pagode baiano band
Dilsinho (born 1992), singer-songwriter
Dudu Nobre (born 1973), singer and composer
Exaltasamba, pagode group
Ferrugem (born 1988), singer and composer
Fundo de Quintal, samba and pagode group
Grupo Revelação, samba and pagode group
Katinguelê, pagode group
Leo Santana (born 1988), singer, composer and percussionist
Marvvila (born 1999), singer
Molejo, pagode group
Mumuzinho (born 1983), singer, composer and actor
Netinho de Paula (born 1970), singer, composer, presenter and politician
Negritude Júnior, pagode group
Os Travessos, pagode group
Péricles (born 1969), singer, composer and instrumentalist
Raça Negra, samba and pagode group
Salgadinho (born 1970), singer and composer
Sorriso Maroto, pagode band
Só Pra Contrariar, pagode group
Thiaguinho (born 1983), singer, composer and presenter
Xande de Pilares (born 1969), singer, composer and actor
Zeca Pagodinho (born 1959), singer-songwriter

Pop music

Aline Wirley (born 1981), singer and actress
Angélica (born 1973), singer, actress and television host
Anitta (born 1993), singer and songwriter
As Frenéticas, pop group
Turma do Balão Mágico, children's pop group
Banda Uó, technobrega and pop group
Banda Vingadora, pagode baiano and pop band
Biel (born 1996), singer
Br'oZ, boy band
Carol Biazin (born 1997), singer-songwriter
Carrapicho, pop group
Champs, boy band
Da Lou, singer and songwriter
Deborah Blando (born 1969), pop singer
Diana (born 1948), singer
Dominó, boy band
Duda Beat (born 1987), singer-songwriter
Felipe Dylon (born 1987), pop singer
Girls, girl group
Gretchen (born 1959), singer and television personality
Iza (born 1990), singer and songwriter
Jão (born 1994), singer-songwriter
Jovem Dionisio, pop band
Kelly Key (born 1983), pop singer
Kid Abelha, pop rock band
KLB, pop group
Latino (born 1973), singer
Laura Rizzotto (born 1994), singer-songwriter
Lexa (born 1995), singer and songwriter
Li Martins (born 1984), singer and actress
Lua Blanco (born 1987), singer and actress
Lucinha Turnbull (born 1953), singer and guitarist
Ludmilla (born 1995), singer and songwriter
Luísa Sonza (born 1998), singer-songwriter
Luiza Possi (born 1984), singer
Lulu Santos (born 1953), singer and composer
Manu Gavassi (born 1993), singer-songwriter and actress
Marina Sena (born 1996), singer-songwriter
Marjorie Estiano (born 1982), singer and actress
Melim, pop trio
Melody (born 2007), singer
MTK, pop group
P9, boy band
Pabllo Vittar (born 1993), singer and drag queen
Paula Toller (born 1962), singer and songwriter
Perlla (born 1988), singer
Pocah (born 1994), singer-songwriter
Preta Gil (born 1974), singer
Priscilla (born 1990), singer and songwriter
Rebeldes, pop group
Rouge, girl group
Sandy & Junior, pop duo
Sandy (born 1983), pop singer
SNZ, girl group
Tânia Mara (born 1983), singer
Tati Zaqui (born 1994), singer
Thiago Pantaleão (born 1997), singer-songwriter
Trem da Alegria, children's pop group
Urias (born 1994), singer
Vanessa da Mata (born 1976), singer-songwriter
Virginie Boutaud (born 1963), singer
Vitor Kley (born 1994), singer-songwriter
Wanessa (born 1982), singer-songwriter
Xuxa (born 1963), singer and television host

Reggae and ska

A Banca, reggae rock, alternative rock and rap rock band
Abraskadabra, ska punk band
Bula, reggae rock, alternative rock and rap rock band
Cidade Negra, reggae band
Dazaranha, reggae rock and alternative rock band
Edson Gomes (born 1955), reggae singer-songwriter
Forfun, reggae rock and alternative rock band
Maneva, reggae and reggae rock band
Marcelo Falcão (born 1973), singer-songwriter and former lead singer of O Rappa
Melim, MPB, reggae and folk pop trio
Natiruts, reggae band
O Rappa, reggae rock band
Os Paralamas do Sucesso, rock band associated with reggae rock and ska
Revolucionnários, reggae rock, alternative rock and rap rock band
Samuel Rosa (born 1966), singer-songwriter and former lead singer of Skank
São Paulo Ska Jazz, ska-jazz band
Skank, reggae rock, ska punk and alternative rock band
Tihuana, rock band associated with reggae and ska
Toni Garrido (born 1967), reggae, soul and pop singer-songwriter
Tribo de Jah, reggae band

Rock

14 Bis, rock and progressive rock band
Apanhador Só, indie rock band
Apocalypse, progressive rock band
Arnaldo Antunes (born 1960), singer, composer and poet
Arnaldo Baptista (born 1948), singer-songwriter and keyboardist
Autoramas, rock band
Barão Vermelho, rock band
Bi Ribeiro (born 1961), bassist
Biquini, rock band
Black Drawing Chalks, alternative rock band
Blitz, rock band
Boogarins, psychedelic rock and indie rock band
Branco Mello (born 1962), singer and bassist
Bratislava, rock band
Cadão Volpato (born 1956), singer-songwriter
Cachorro Grande, rock band
Camisa de Vênus, rock band
Capital Inicial, rock band
Casa das Máquinas, rock band
Cássia Eller (1962–2001), singer
Cazuza (1958–1990), singer and composer
Celly Campello (1942–2003), singer
Cello Dias, bassist
Celso Blues Boy (1956–2012), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Charlie Brown Jr., rock band
Charles Gavin (born 1960), drummer
Chorão (1970–2013), singer-songwriter and frontman of Charlie Brown Jr.
Ciro Pessoa (1957–2020), singer-songwriter
Cólera, punk rock band
CPM 22, melodic hardcore and punk rock band
CSS, indie rock and electronic rock band
Dado Villa-Lobos (born 1965), guitarist
Damião Experiença (1935–2016), experimental rock musician
Dazaranha, rock and reggae rock band
Dead Fish, hardcore punk band
Detonautas, rock band
Dibob, pop punk band
Dinho Ouro Preto (born 1964), singer
Eduardo Araújo (born 1942), singer and composer
Ego Kill Talent, rock band
El Efecto, rock band
Engenheiros do Hawaii, rock band
Erasmo Carlos (1941–2022), singer and composer
Evandro Mesquita (born 1952), singer and actor
Fake Number, pop punk band
Far from Alaska, rock band
Forfun, alternative rock band
Fresno, rock band
Frejat (born 1962), guitarist, singer and composer
Herbert Vianna (born 1961), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Humberto Gessinger (born 1963), singer-songwriter and bassist
Inocentes, punk rock band
Ira!, rock band
João Barone (born 1962), drummer
Jota Quest, pop rock band
Jupiter Apple (1968–2015), singer-songwriter and musician
Kid Abelha, pop rock band
Legião Urbana, rock band
Lobão (born 1957), singer and composer
Los Hermanos, rock band
Lulu Santos (born 1953), singer and composer
Made in Brazil, rock band
Mamonas Assassinas, rock and comedy rock band
Marcelo Bonfá (born 1965), drummer
Marcelo Camelo (born 1978), singer-songwriter, composer and poet
Marcelo Falcão (born 1973), singer and composer
Marcelo Fromer (1961–2001), guitarist
Marcelo Nova (born 1951), singer-songwriter
Metrô, new wave band
Moptop, alternative rock band
Nando Reis (born 1963), singer-songwriter and bassist
Nasi (born 1962), singer
Nei Van Soria (born 1969), guitarist and singer-songwriter
NX Zero, rock band
O Rappa, reggae rock band
O Terno, rock band
Os Mutantes, psychedelic rock and tropicália band
Os Paralamas do Sucesso, rock band
Pato Fu, rock band
Paula Toller (born 1962), singer and songwriter
Paulo Miklos (born 1959), singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Paulo Ricardo (born 1962), singer and bassist
Pitty (born 1977), rock singer and composer
Planet Hemp, rap rock band
Rádio Táxi, rock band
Raimundos, punk rock and hardcore punk band
Raul Seixas (1945–1989), rock singer and composer
Renato Barros (1943–2020), singer and guitarist
Renato Russo (1960–1996), singer-songwriter and frontman of Legião Urbana
Renato e Seus Blue Caps, rock band
Rita Lee (1947–2023), singer, songwriter and composer
Ritchie (born 1952), singer and composer
Robertinho do Recife (born 1953), guitarist, composer and record producer
RPM, rock band
Samuel Rosa (born 1966), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Secos & Molhados, glam rock and progressive rock band
Sérgio Britto (born 1959), singer, keyboardist and bassist
Sérgio Dias (born 1950), guitarist and singer
Serguei (1933–2019), rock singer
Skank, rock band
Supla (born 1966), singer and songwriter
Terno Rei, alternative rock band
Tihuana, rap rock band
Titãs, rock band
Tony Babalu (born 1953), guitarist, songwriter and record producer
Tutti Frutti, rock band
Ultraje a Rigor, rock band
Udora, alternative rock band
Vange Leonel (1963–2014), singer-songwriter
Vitor Assan (born 1996), singer, songwriter and musician
Wanderléa (born 1946), singer
Zero, rock band

Rockabilly

João Penca e Seus Miquinhos Amestrados, new wave, rockabilly and doo-wop band
Jupiter Apple (1968–2015), singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker
Léo Jaime (born 1960), rockabilly, new wave and pop rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor
Luiz Thunderbird (born 1961), rockabilly musician, bassist and television presenter
Nei Van Soria (born 1969), rock and rockabilly singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and record producer
TNT, rock band with early rockabilly and rock and roll influences

Samba

Adoniran Barbosa (1912–1982), singer and composer
Agepê (1942–1995), singer and composer
Alcione Nazaré (born 1947), singer and songwriter
Almir Guineto (1946–2017), singer, composer and instrumentalist
Antônio Carlos & Jocáfi, singer-songwriter duo
Aracy Cortes (1904–1985), singer
Aracy de Almeida (1914–1988), singer
Arlindo Cruz (1958–2025), singer, musician and composer
Ary Barroso (1903–1964), singer and composer
Ataulfo Alves (1909–1969), singer and composer
Beth Carvalho (1946–2019), singer, guitarist, cavaquinho player and composer
Bezerra da Silva (1927–2005), singer and composer
Braguinha (1907–2006), singer and composer
Camafeu de Oxóssi (1915–1994), singer, composer and capoeira master
Candeia (1935–1978), singer and composer
Carmen Miranda (1909–1955), singer, dancer and actress
Cartola (1908–1980), singer, composer and poet
Chico Buarque (born 1944), singer-songwriter, guitarist and writer
Clara Nunes (1943–1983), singer and composer
Clementina de Jesus (1901–1987), singer
Diogo Nogueira (born 1981), singer and songwriter
Dona Ivone Lara (1921–2018), singer and composer
Donga (1890–1974), guitarist and composer
Dorival Caymmi (1914–2008), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Elizeth Cardoso (1920–1990), singer
Elza Soares (1930–2022), singer
Exaltasamba, pagode group
Fabiana Cozza (born 1976), singer
Fundo de Quintal, samba and pagode group
Geraldo Pereira (1918–1955), singer and composer
Grupo Revelação, samba and pagode group
Guilherme de Brito (1922–2006), singer and composer
Heitor dos Prazeres (1898–1966), composer, singer and painter
Ismael Silva (1905–1978), singer and composer
Jair Rodrigues (1939–2014), singer
Jamelão (1913–2008), singer
João Nogueira (1941–2000), singer and composer
Jorge Aragão (born 1949), singer and composer
Jorge Ben Jor (born 1939), singer-songwriter and guitarist
Jovelina Pérola Negra (1944–1998), singer
Leci Brandão (born 1944), singer, composer and politician
Mário Reis (1907–1981), singer
Mariene de Castro (born 1978), singer
Martinho da Vila (born 1938), singer, composer and writer
Miltinho (1928–2014), singer
Miúcha (1937–2018), singer and composer
Monsueto (1924–1973), singer, composer and actor
Mumuzinho (born 1983), singer and actor
Mussum (1941–1994), musician, actor and comedian
Nelson Cavaquinho (1911–1986), singer and composer
Noel Rosa (1910–1937), singer and composer
Paulinho da Viola (born 1942), singer, composer and guitarist
Péricles (born 1969), singer, composer and instrumentalist
Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist
Raça Negra, samba and pagode group
Roberta Sá (born 1980), singer
Seu Jorge (born 1970), singer, songwriter and actor
Só Pra Contrariar, pagode group
Teresa Cristina (born 1968), singer and composer
Tia Doca (1932–2009), singer and composer
Wilson das Neves (1936–2017), drummer, percussionist and singer
Xande de Pilares (born 1969), singer, composer and actor
Zeca Pagodinho (born 1959), singer and composer
Zé Keti (1921–1999), singer and composer

Seresta

Guilherme de Brito (1922–2006), sambista, singer and songwriter associated with seresta
Vicente Celestino (1894–1968), singer, composer and actor associated with seresta

Sertanejo music

Alex Ferrari (born 1982), sertanejo universitário singer
Almir Sater (born 1956), singer, actor and viola caipira player
Ana Castela (born 2003), singer-songwriter
Bruno & Marrone, sertanejo duo
Chitãozinho & Xororó, sertanejo duo
Chrystian (1956–2024), sertanejo singer and musician
Cristiano Araújo (1986–2015), singer-songwriter
Daniel (born 1968), singer and composer
Edu Gueda (born 1998), sertanejo universitário singer
Fernando & Sorocaba, sertanejo universitário duo
Gusttavo Lima (born 1989), singer-songwriter
Henrique & Juliano, sertanejo duo
Inezita Barroso (1925–2015), singer, actress and folklorist
João Neto & Frederico, sertanejo duo
Jorge & Mateus (born 1982, born 1986), sertanejo universitário duo
Lauana Prado (born 1989), singer-songwriter
Leandro e Leonardo (1961–1998, born 1963), sertanejo duo
Luan Santana (born 1991), singer-songwriter
Marília Mendonça (1995–2021), singer-songwriter
Maria Cecília & Rodolfo, sertanejo duo
Michel Teló (born 1981), singer-songwriter and accordionist
Milionário & José Rico, sertanejo duo
Paula Fernandes (born 1984), singer-songwriter
Pena Branca & Xavantinho, sertanejo and caipira duo
Ralf (born 1961), singer
Renato Teixeira (born 1945), singer-songwriter
Rick & Renner, sertanejo duo
Roberta Miranda (born 1956), singer-songwriter
Sá & Guarabyra, folk and sertanejo duo
Sandy (born 1983), singer-songwriter
Sérgio Reis (born 1940), singer and actor
Simaria (born 1982), singer
Simone & Simaria, sertanejo duo
Thaeme & Thiago, sertanejo duo
Tião Carreiro & Pardinho, sertanejo and caipira duo
Tonico & Tinoco (1917–1994, 1920–2012), sertanejo and caipira duo
Victor e Leo (born 1975, born 1976), sertanejo duo
Wanessa (born 1982), singer-songwriter
Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, sertanejo duo

Soul and R&B

Bia Ferreira (born 1993), soul and R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and artivist
Céu (born 1980), singer-songwriter whose music incorporates soul and R&B
Ella (born 1997), pop, synthwave and contemporary R&B singer-songwriter
Fat Family, soul, R&B, new jack swing and gospel vocal group
Georgia Brown, R&B, pop, house and gospel singer
Helio Matheus (1940–2017), soul, MPB and sambalanço singer-songwriter
Iza (born 1990), R&B, pop and soul singer-songwriter and dancer
Karin Hils (born 1979), pop and R&B singer-songwriter and actress
Liniker (born 1995), soul and MPB singer-songwriter
Luciana Mello (born 1979), soul, MPB and pop singer
Melly, singer-songwriter whose music blends R&B with Afro-Bahian rhythms
Negra Li (born 1979), hip hop, R&B and soul singer, rapper and actress
Seu Jorge (born 1970), samba, MPB and soul singer-songwriter and actor
Trio Esperança, vocal trio associated with soul and Jovem Guarda
Xênia França (born 1986), R&B, soul and jazz singer-songwriter

Soundtrack

Almir Chediak (1950–2003), guitarist, producer and film score composer
André Abujamra (born 1965), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist
Antônio Pinto (born 1967), film score composer
Bernardo Segall (1911–1993), composer, concert pianist and film score composer
César Guerra-Peixe (1914–1993), composer and film score composer
Cláudio Santoro (1919–1989), composer, conductor and film score composer
Eumir Deodato (born 1942), pianist, composer and arranger
Gabriel Migliori (1909–1975), pianist, composer and film score composer
Heitor Pereira (born 1960), composer and film score composer
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959), composer and conductor
Júlio Medaglia (born 1938), composer, arranger and conductor
Lívio Tragtenberg (born 1961), composer and multi-instrumentalist
Luiz Bonfá (1922–2001), guitarist, composer and film score composer
Marcelo Zarvos, pianist and film composer
Oswaldo Montenegro (born 1956), singer-songwriter and film score composer
Pedro Bromfman (born 1976), musician, film composer and video game composer

Tropicalismo

Arnaldo Baptista (born 1948), singer, songwriter and keyboardist
Caetano Veloso (born 1942), singer and composer
Gal Costa (1945–2022), singer
Gilberto Gil (born 1942), singer and composer
Jorge Ben Jor (born 1939), singer, songwriter and guitarist
Jorge Mautner (born 1941), writer and singer
Nara Leão (1942–1989), singer
Os Mutantes, psychedelic rock and tropicália band
Rita Lee (1947–2023), singer, songwriter and composer
Rogério Duprat (1932–2006), composer, arranger and conductor
Sérgio Dias (born 1950), guitarist and singer
Tom Zé (born 1936), singer and composer
Torquato Neto (1944–1972), poet, lyricist and journalist

Afro-Brazilian music

Axé music

Baião

Brega, cafona and romantic popular music

Bossa nova

Brazilian Hip-Hop and Rap

Caipira music

Capoeira music

Choro

Christian and gospel music

Classical music

Côco

Comedy music

Electronic

Experimental music

Festa junina and quadrilha music

Forró

Frevo

Funk

Gaucho music

Jazz

Jovem Guarda

Lambada

Mangue beat

Maracatu

Maxixe

Metal

Música popular brasileira

Opera

Pagode

Pop music

Reggae and ska

Rock

Rockabilly

Samba

Seresta

Sertanejo music

Soul and R&B

Soundtrack

Tropicalismo

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