Brazilian Music Icons: A Portrait Series

Gal Costa was a singer who lent her voice to the most beautiful MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) songs.

Gil is one of the greatest composers and singers of Brazilian popular music.

Roberto Carlos, celebrated as the King of Brazilian popular music, is another icon immortalized in this portrait series.

Adoniran Barbosa was one of the most talented and original samba musicians in Brazil.

João Gilberto recorded Chega de Saudade in the 1950s, one of the songs that introduced Bossa Nova to the world.

Tom Jobim was one of the greatest conductors and composers of MPB. His compositions have become classics of Brazilian popular music.

João Bosco is one of the most recognized Brazilian composers, author of MPB classics.

Ney Matogrosso is a highly influential Brazilian singer known for his unique and flamboyant stage presence, powerful voice, and innovative musical style that often blends rock, pop, and traditional Brazilian genres.

Elizeth was one of the most recognized singers in Brazil, inspiring generations of singers to this day.

Known as the king of baião, Luiz Gonzaga is the voice of the Brazilian backlands.

Ivan Lins' music became closely tied to the fight for democracy in Brazil. His songs often reflected the social and political struggles of the time.