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 Fabio B. Mendonca (1963-), guitarist 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 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