This is a list of Brazilian musicians, musicians born in Brazil or who have Brazilian citizenship or residency.
André da Silva Gomes, (1752-1844), classical musician and sacred music composer
Alberto Nepomuceno, (1864–1920), classical musician and composer
Alexandre Levy, (1864–1892), classical composer, pianist and conductor
Antonietta Rudge, (1885–1974), classical pianist
Armando Albuquerque, (1901–1986), classical composer, pianist and teacher
Ayrton Pinto, (1933–2009), classical violinist and teacher
Brasílio Itiberê da Cunha, (1846–1913), classical composer, lawyer and Brazilian diplomat
Camargo Guarnieri, (1907–1993), classical musician and 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
Conrado Silva, (1940–alive), classical composer
Cussy de Almeida, (1936–2010), composer, conductor and violinist
Cyro Pereira, (1929–2011), classical composer, conductor, pianist, and arranger
Elias Álvares Lobo (1834–1901), classical musician and composer
Edson Lopes, (1957– ), classical musician and composer
Eduardo Guimarães Álvares, (1959–2013), classical 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
Francisco Martins, (1620-1680), sacred music composer
Francisco Mignone (1897–1986), classical composer and conductor
Gilberto Mendes (1922–alive), 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
Hekel Tavares, (1896–1969), composer, conductor and arranger
Henrique Oswald, (1852–1931), composer and pianist
Inácio Parreiras Neves, (1730-1791), baroque sacred music composer
Jorge Antunes, (1942-alive), classical musician and composer
José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado (1943-2010), classical musician, pianist and composer
José Carlos Amaral Vieira (1952-alive), classical musician, pianist and composer
((Jose dephined fartuion pog (1912-1999) Classical musician
José Joaquim Emerico Lobo de Mesquita, (1746–1805), classical musician and composer
José Maria Nunes Garcia, (1767-1830), sacred music composer
José Maurício Nunes Garcia, (1767–1830), classical musician and composer
José Siqueira, (1907–1985), classical composer, conductor and teacher
Leopoldo Miguez, (1850–1902), classical musician and composer
Lindembergue Cardoso, (1939–1989), classical composer, conductor and teacher
Luís Álvares Pinto, (1713-1789), classical composer and sacred musician
Magdalena Maria Yvonne Tagliaferro, (1893–1986), classical pianist and teacher
Manoel Dias de Oliviera, (1735-1813), sacred music composer
Marlos Nobre, (1939-alive), classical musician and composer
Milton Nascimento, (1942-), jazz/folk guitarist, musician and composer
Osvaldo Lacerda, (1927–2011), classical musician and composer
Radamés Gnattali, (1906–1988), classical composer, conductor, orchestrator and arranger
Yara Bernette, (1920-2002), classical pianist
Adoniran Barbosa (1912–1982) singer and composer
Alcione Nazaré, (1947-) singer
Ary Barroso, (1903–1964) singer and composer
Beth Carvalho, (1946-) singer
Braguinha, (1907–2006) singer and composer
Carmen Miranda, (1909–1955) singer, dancer, actress
Cartola, (1908–1980) singer and composer
Clara Nunes, (1943–1983) singer and composer
Edson Ribeiro, (1967-) musician, footballer and composer
Elizeth Cardoso, (1920–1990) singer
Elza Soares, (1937-) 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
Chiquinha Gonzaga, (1847–1935) conductor and composer
Ernesto Nazareth, (1863–1934), composer
Jacob do Bandolim, composer and musician
Nonato Luiz, composer and musician
Pixinguinha, composer and musician
Waldir Azevedo, composer and musician
Ana Paula Valadão singer and composer
Ana Nóbrega singer and composer
Aline Barros singer and composer
André Valadão singer and composer
Diante do Trono Christian music group
Damares singer and composer
Fernanda Brum singer and coomposer
Israel Salazar singer and composer
Juliano Son singer and composer
Lu Alone singer and composer
Ludmila Ferber singer and composer
Mariana Valadão singer and composer
Marine Friesen singer and composer
Nívea Soares singer and composer
Oficina G3 Christian music group
Rodolfo Abrantes singer and composer
Sarah Sheeva singer and composer
Trazendo a Arca Christian music group
Antonio Carlos Jobim, (1927–1994), composer and pianist
Astrud Gilberto, singer
Baden Powell de Aquino, guitarist and composer
Djalma Ferreira, (1913-2004) pianist, organist, composer
Dolores Duran, (1930–1959) female singer and composer
Carlos Lyra, composer
João Gilberto, guitarist, composer and singer
Nara Leão, singer
Ithamara Koorax, singer
Roberto Menescal, singer
Sérgio Mendes, pianist and arranger
Toquinho, guitarist, singer and composer
Vinícius de Moraes, diplomat, poet, singer and composer
Bebel Gilberto, singer
Paulinho Nogueira, (1929–2003), classical musician, guitarist, and composer
Maysa, (1936–1977), singer and composer
Márcio Faraco, expatriate, singer, guitarist, composer
Celso Fonseca, producer, singer, songwriter, guitarist
Vinicius Cantuária, singer, songwriter, guitarist
Walter Wanderley, organist and arranger
Luiz Gonzaga, singer and composer
Elba Ramalho, singer
Gonzaguinha, singer and composer
Sivuca, accordionist
Falamansa, forró and xote group
Alceu Valença, singer and composer
Zé Ramalho, singer and composer
Elba Ramalho, singer
Chico Science, singer and composer
Fred 04, singer and composer
Nação Zumbi, musical group
Adriana Calcanhotto, singer and composer
Alice Caymmi, (1990-) singer and composer
Ana Carolina, singer and composer
Beto Guedes, singer, violinist and composer
Caetano Veloso, (1942-), singer and composer
Cazuza, (1958–1990), singer and composer
Chico Buarque, singer and composer
Chico César, singer and composer
Damião Experiença, guitarist and harmonica player
Djavan, singer and composer
Dorival Caymmi, singer and composer
Dudu Tucci, singer, composer and percussionist
Ed Motta, (1971-), funk/rock/electronic frontman, singer and composer
Elis Regina, (1945–1982), singer
Elza Soares, singer and composer
Flavio Rodrigues, singer, musician, composer and guitarist
Gal Costa (1945-), singer
Gilberto Gil, (1942-), singer and composer
Gonzaguinha, singer and composer
Heraldo do Monte, guitarist, member of Quarteto Novo (Airto Moreira, Hermeto Pascoal, Theo de Barros)
Ivete Sangalo, singer, songwriter and composer
Jair Oliveira, singer and composer
Jorge Ben Jor, singer and composer
Kátya Chamma, composer, singer, poet and writer
Lenine, singer and composer
Luciana Mello, singer and composer
Luiz Melodia, singer and composer
Maria Bethânia (1946-), singer
Maria Rita, singer
Marina Lima, singer and composer
Marisa Monte, singer and composer
Maysa Matarazzo, singer
Milton Nascimento, singer and composer
Mônica da Silva, singer and composer
Nelio Guerson and Carlos Guerson, singers, songwriters
Nelson Ned, singer
Otacílio Melgaço, singer, composer, multi-instrumentist
Paula Lima, singer and composer
Pepeu Gomes, composer
Raul de Souza, trombonist
Roberta Miranda, singer
Roberto Carlos, singer and composer
Simples Mente Livre, singer and composer
Tim Maia, singer and composer
Tom Zé (1936-), singer and composer
Vanessa da Mata, singer and composer
Zé Rodrix, guitarist, Som Imaginário, Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra
Alex Ferrari, "Universitário" country singer
Edu Gueda, "Universitário" country singer
Almir Sater, country singer and actor
Bruno e Marrone, country music duo
Chitãozinho and Xororó, country music duo
Daniel (formerly João Paulo e Daniel, before João Paulo's death), romantic country singer and composer
Fernando e Sorocaba, "Universitário" country duo
Gusttavo Lima, "Universitário" country singer
Inezita Barroso, (1925-), folk music singer and scholar
Jorge e Mateus, "Universitário" country duo
Leandro and Leonardo (Leandro died in 1998), country music duo
Luan Santana, "Universitário" country singer and composer
Michel Teló, "Universitário" country singer
Paula Fernandes, modern country female singer
Sá & Guarabyra, folk music duo
Sérgio Reis, classic country singer and composer
Tião Carreiro & Pardinho, folk music duo and scholar
Tonico & Tinoco, folk music duo and scholar
Victor e Leo, country music duo
Wanessa, modern country female singer
Zezé di Camargo & Luciano, country music duo
Dick Farney, 1950's "crooner"
Luciana Souza
Gustavo Assis-Brasil
Victor Assis Brasil
Paulinho Da Costa
Hélio Delmiro
Egberto Gismonti
Daryl Hayott
Toninho Horta
Romero Lubambo
Cesar Camargo Mariano
Airto Moreira
Hermeto Pascoal
Flora Purim
Moacir Santos
Nana Vasconcelos
Andre Matos, singer, pianist, keyboardist, composer (1971-)
Andreas Kisser, guitarist for the thrash metal band Sepultura
Arnaldo Antunes, singer, composer, poet (1960-)
Badaui, CPM 22 singer and frontman (1976-)
Cadão Volpato, singer-songwriter, frontman of Fellini (1956–)
Cássia Eller, singer (1962–2001)
Cello Dias, Against All Will bassist
Celso Blues Boy, singer-songwriter and guitarist (1956–2012)
Chorão, Charlie Brown Jr. singer and frontman (1970-2013)
Ciro Pessoa, singer-songwriter, former Titãs and Cabine C member (1957–)
Dinho Ouro Preto, singer of Capital Inicial (1964 -)
Edu Falaschi, Angra singer (1972-)
Erasmo Carlos, 70's rock singer and composer (1941-)
Felipe Andreoli, Angra bassist (1980-)
Fernanda Abreu, singer and composer (1961-)
Igor Cavalera, drummer for Cavalera Conspiracy (1971-)
Jorge Mautner, writer and singer (1941-)
Julio Marchi, songwriter, composer, founder and lead guitar player of Mastro Urbano and other bands, guitarist (born 1971)
Herbert Vianna, Os Paralamas do Sucesso singer and frontman (1961-)
Humberto Gessinger, Engenheiros do Hawaii singer and frontman (1963-)
Kiko Loureiro, Angra guitarist (1972-)
Lobão, singer and composer (1957-)
Lulu Santos, singer and composer (1953-)
Max Cavalera, singer, guitarist, Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy frontman (1969-)
Nasi, Ira! singer and frontman (1962-)
Pitty, rock singer and composer (1977-)
Rafael Bittencourt, Angra guitarist (1971-)
Raul Seixas, rock singer and composer (1945–1989)
Renato Russo, Legião Urbana singer and frontman (1960–1996)
Rita Lee, pop/rock singer and composer (1947-)
Robertinho de Recife, guitarist and composer (1965-)
Samuel Rosa, Skank singer and frontman (1966-)
Simples Mente Livre, singer and composer
Thiago Modesto, Quimere singer and bassist (2015-)
Vange Leonel, singer-songwriter, vocalist of Nau (1963–2014)
Arrigo Barnabé, composer and singer
Craig West, composer and singer
Damião Experiença, composer and singer
Denis Mandarino, composer and singer
Itamar Assumpção, composer and singer
Jorge Antunes, composer
Rogério Skylab, composer and singer
Carrapicho, pop group
Carmen Monarcha, opera singer
Balão Mágico, children's songs
Gretchen,
Rosana Melo, singer
Trem da Alegria, children's songs
Xuxa, singer
Br'oZ, boyband
Deborah Blando, pop singer
Felipe Dylon, pop singer
Kelly Key, pop singer
KLB (boyband), pop group/boyband
Luiza Possi, mpb singer
Sandy, pop singer
Sandy & Junior, pop singers/pop duo
SNZ, pop/R'nB group
Lucinha Turnbull (born 1953), singer, guitarist
Rouge (pop group), girlband
Lulu Santos, pop singer
Kasino, a band
Amon Tobin, producer and DJ
DJ Marky, DJ
DJ Patife, DJ
Nery Bauer, Producer, Composer, DJ, Guitarist and Bass player
DJ Dolores, Artist and DJ
XRS Land, producer and DJ
Direction2, Producer, Composer.
Gui Boratto, Producer, Composer.
DJ Marlboro, Producer, Composer, DJ.
Drumagick, Producer, Composer.
Sebastiao "DJ Briza" Schumaher, Artist and DJ, London Squat Party Scene
Ao Cubo, rappers group
A Família, rappers group
MV Bill, rapper
Criolo (formerly known as Criolo Doido), rapper
Sonia Destre Lie, choreographer
Emicida, rapper
Marcelo D2, rapper
Mr. Thug, singer
Gabriel o Pensador, rapper
Pollo, rappers group
Racionais MC's, rappers group
Bonde da Stronda,rappers group
Sabotage, rapper, deceased January 24, 2003
Rashid, Brazilian rapper
Haikaiss, rappers group
Costa Gold, rappers group
Kassiel Alves, rapper
Cláudia Leitte, axé singer
Margareth Menezes, axé singer
Daniela Mercury
Ivete Sangalo, axé/pop singer
Tati Quebra Barraco, female singer
DJ Marlboro, MC and DJ
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