Caetano Veloso

Caetano Emanuel Viana Telles Veloso is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and musician who has been a major figure in Brazilian popular music for over five decades. Born on August 7, 1942, in Salvador, Bahia, Veloso was a key figure in the Tropicália movement, a cultural and musical movement that emerged in the late 1960s and sought to blend traditional Brazilian music with modern styles such as rock and folk. Throughout his career, Veloso has released numerous albums and has collaborated with many other notable musicians. He is known for his unique voice, poetic lyrics, and eclectic musical style, which combines elements of samba, bossa nova, and rock. Veloso has won numerous awards for his work, including several Grammy Awards, and has been recognized as one of the most important and influential Brazilian musicians of all time.