List of Brazilian musicians

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

Classical music

 * Alberto Nepomuceno (1864–1920), classical musician and composer
 * Alexandre Levy (1864–1892), classical composer, pianist and conductor
 * André da Silva Gomes (1752–1844), classical musician and sacred music composer
 * Antonietta Rudge (1885–1974), classical pianist
 * Bidu Sayão (1902–1999), opera soprano
 * Brasílio Itiberê da Cunha (1846–1913), classical composer, lawyer and Brazilian diplomat
 * Camargo Guarnieri (1907–1993), classical musician and composer
 * Clarice Assad (1978–), classical 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
 * Elias Álvares Lobo (1834–1901), classical musician and 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
 * Maria Alice de Mendonça, pianist and composer
 * Francisco Mignone (1897–1986), classical composer and conductor
 * Gilberto Mendes (1922–2016), 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
 * Henrique Oswald (1852–1931), composer and pianist
 * Jorge Antunes (1942–), classical musician and composer
 * José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado (1943–2010), classical musician, pianist and composer
 * José Carlos Amaral Vieira (1952–), classical musician, pianist and composer
 * José Joaquim Emerico Lobo de Mesquita (1746–1805), classical musician and composer
 * José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830), classical musician and composer
 * Leopoldo Miguez (1850–1902), classical musician and composer
 * Luiz Hernane Barros De Carvalho, cellist
 * Magda Tagliaferro (1893–1986), classical pianist and teacher
 * Maria d'Apparecida (1926–2017), opera singer
 * Marlos Nobre (1939–), classical musician and composer
 * Nelson Freire (1944–2021), classical pianist.
 * Osvaldo Lacerda (1927–2011), classical musician and composer
 * Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988), classical composer, conductor, orchestrator and arranger
 * Yara Bernette (1920–2002), classical pianist

Samba

 * Adoniran Barbosa (1912–1982), singer and composer
 * Alcione Nazaré (1947–), singer
 * Ary Barroso (1903–1964), singer and composer
 * Beth Carvalho (1946–2019), singer
 * Braguinha (1907–2006), singer and composer
 * Carmen Miranda (1909–1955), singer, dancer and actress
 * Cartola (1908–1980), singer and composer
 * Clara Nunes (1943–1983), singer and composer
 * Edson Ribeiro (1972–), musician, footballer and composer
 * Elizeth Cardoso (1920–1990), singer
 * Elza Soares (1930–2022), 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

Choro

 * Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), conductor and composer
 * Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934), composer
 * Jacob do Bandolim (1918–1969), composer and musician
 * Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer and musician
 * Waldir Azevedo (1923–1980), composer and musician

Christian and gospel music

 * Aline Barros, singer and composer
 * Ana Nóbrega, singer and composer
 * Ana Paula Valadão, singer and composer
 * André Valadão, singer and composer
 * Cassiane, singer and composer
 * Cristina Mel, singer and composer
 * Davi Sacer, singer and composer
 * Diante do Trono, Christian music group
 * Damares, singer and composer
 * Deise Rosa, singer and composer
 * Fernanda Brum, singer and composer
 * Gabriela Rocha, singer and composer
 * Hillsong Brasil, Christian music group
 * Israel Salazar, singer and composer
 * Juliano Son, singer and composer
 * Livres para Adorar, Christian music group
 * Lu Alone, singer and composer
 * Ludmila Ferber, singer and composer
 * Mariana Valadão, singer and composer
 * Nívea Soares, singer and composer
 * Oficina G3, Christian music group
 * Rodolfo Abrantes, singer and composer
 * Sarah Sheeva, singer and composer
 * Soraya Moraes, singer and composer
 * Trazendo a Arca, Christian music group

Bossa nova

 * Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994), composer and pianist
 * Astrud Gilberto (1940–2023), singer
 * Baden Powell de Aquino (1937–2000), guitarist and composer
 * Bebel Gilberto (born 1966), singer
 * Celso Fonseca (born 1956), producer, singer, songwriter, guitarist
 * Dolores Duran (1930–1959), singer and composer
 * Carlos Lyra (1939–2023), composer
 * Ithamara Koorax (born 1965), singer
 * João Gilberto (1931–2019), guitarist, composer and singer
 * Márcio Faraco (born 1963), expatriate, singer, guitarist, composer
 * Maysa (1936–1977), singer and composer
 * Nara Leão (1942–1989), singer
 * Paulinho Nogueira (1929–2003), classical musician, guitarist, and composer
 * Roberto Menescal (born 1937), singer
 * Sérgio Mendes (born 1941), pianist and arranger
 * Toquinho (born 1946), guitarist, singer and composer
 * Vinicius Cantuária (born 1951), singer, songwriter, guitarist
 * Vinícius de Moraes (1913–1980), diplomat, poet, singer and composer
 * Walter Wanderley (1932–1986), organist and arranger

Forró

 * Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer
 * Falamansa, forró and xote group
 * Gonzaguinha (1945–1991), singer and composer
 * Luiz Gonzaga (1912–1989), singer and composer
 * Sivuca (1930–2006), accordionist

Frevo

 * Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer and composer
 * Zé Ramalho (born 1949), singer and composer
 * Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer

Mangue beat

 * Chico Science (1966–1997), singer and composer
 * Fred 04, singer and composer
 * Nação Zumbi, musical group
 * Otto, singer and composer

Música popular brasileira, tropicalismo

 * Adriana Calcanhotto (1965–), singer and composer
 * Alice Caymmi (1990–), singer and composer
 * Ana Carolina (1974–), singer and composer
 * Beto Guedes (1951–), singer, violinist and composer
 * Bob Tostes, singer, composer and producer
 * Caetano Veloso (1942–), singer and composer
 * Cazuza (1958–1990), singer and composer
 * Chico Buarque (1944–), singer and 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
 * 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
 * Leoni (1961–), 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 composer
 * Tião Carreiro & Pardinho, folk music duo and scholar
 * Tonico & Tinoco (1917–1994, 1920–2012), folk music duo and scholar
 * Victor e Leo (born 1975, born 1976), country music duo
 * Wanessa (1982–), modern country singer
 * Zezé di Camargo & Luciano, country music duo

Jazz

 * Dick Farney
 * Luciana Souza
 * Gustavo Assis-Brasil
 * Victor Assis Brasil
 * Paulinho da Costa
 * Hélio Delmiro
 * Egberto Gismonti
 * Toninho Horta
 * Romero Lubambo
 * Cesar Camargo Mariano
 * Airto Moreira
 * Hermeto Pascoal
 * Flora Purim
 * Moacir Santos
 * Sao Paulo Ska Jazz
 * Naná Vasconcelos

Brazilian rock

 * Andre Matos (1971–2019), singer, pianist, keyboardist, composer
 * Andreas Kisser (1968–), guitarist for the thrash metal band Sepultura
 * Arnaldo Antunes (1960–), singer, composer, poet
 * Cadão Volpato (1956–), singer-songwriter, frontman of Fellini
 * Cássia Eller (1962–2001), singer
 * Cello Dias, Against All Will bassist
 * Celso Blues Boy (1956–2012), singer-songwriter and guitarist
 * Chorão (1970–2013), Charlie Brown Jr. singer and frontman
 * Ciro Pessoa (1957–2020), singer-songwriter, former Titãs and Cabine C member
 * Edu Falaschi (1972–), Angra singer
 * Erasmo Carlos (1941–2022), 70s rock singer and composer
 * Felipe Andreoli (1980–), Angra bassist
 * Fernanda Abreu (1961–), singer and composer
 * Frank Jorge (1966–), bassist for Os Cascavelletes and Graforreia Xilarmônica
 * Igor Cavalera (1970–), drummer for Cavalera Conspiracy
 * Juli Manzi (1976–), singer and guitarist
 * Jupiter Apple (1968–2015), Os Cascavelletes singer and frontman
 * Herbert Vianna (1961–), Os Paralamas do Sucesso singer and frontman
 * Humberto Gessinger (1963–), Engenheiros do Hawaii singer and frontman
 * Kiko Loureiro (1972–), Angra guitarist
 * Laufer, songwriter and guitarist
 * Lobão (1957–), singer and composer
 * Lulu Santos (1953–), singer and composer
 * Marcelo Falcão (1973-), singer and composer for O Rappa
 * Max Cavalera (1969–), singer, guitarist, Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy frontman
 * Nasi (1962–), Ira! singer and frontman
 * Nei Van Soria (1969–), guitarist for Os Cascavelletes
 * Os Mutantes, influential Brazilian psychedelic rock band linked with the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s
 * Pitty (1977–), rock singer and composer
 * Rafael Bittencourt (1971–), Angra guitarist
 * Raul Seixas (1945–1989), rock singer and composer
 * Renato Russo (1960–1996), Legião Urbana singer and frontman
 * Rita Lee (1947–2023), pop/rock singer and composer
 * Robertinho de Recife (1965–), guitarist and composer
 * Samuel Rosa (1966–), Skank singer and frontman
 * Secos e Molhados (1971–), influential psychedelic glam rock band
 * Thiago Modesto (1996–), Quimere singer and bassist
 * Tony Babalu (1953– ), musician, songwriter and record producer.
 * Ultraje a Rigor
 * Vange Leonel (1963–2014), singer-songwriter, vocalist of Nau
 * Vitor Assan (1996–), Quimere singer and guitarist

Experimental music

 * André Abujamra (born 1965), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, member of Os Mulheres Negras and Karnak
 * Arrigo Barnabé (born 1951), composer and singer
 * Damião Experiença (1935–2016), composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist
 * Denis Mandarino (born 1964), composer and singer
 * Itamar Assumpção (1949–2003), composer and singer
 * Jorge Antunes (born 1942), composer
 * Lívio Tragtenberg (born 1961), composer and multi-instrumentalist
 * Rogério Skylab (born 1956), composer and singer

Pop music

 * Anitta, pop singer
 * Balão Mágico, children's songs
 * Br'oZ, boyband
 * Carmen Monarcha (born 1979), opera singer
 * Carrapicho, pop group
 * Deborah Blando (born 1969), pop singer
 * Felipe Dylon (born 1987), pop singer
 * Gretchen (born 1959)
 * Kasino, a band
 * Kelly Key (born 1983), pop singer
 * KLB, pop group/boyband
 * Lucinha Turnbull (born 1953), singer, guitarist
 * Luiza Possi (born 1984), MPB singer
 * Lulu Santos (born 1953), pop singer
 * Pabllo Vittar, drag queen and pop singer
 * Pitch Yarn of Matter, synthpop group (1993–1996)
 * Rouge, pop girlband
 * Sandy & Junior, pop singers/pop duo
 * Sandy (born 1983), pop singer
 * Trem da Alegria, children's songs
 * Virginie Boutaud (born 1963), singer, vocalist of Metrô
 * Xuxa (born 1963), singer

Electronica

 * Amon Tobin, producer and DJ
 * Alok, producer and DJ
 * INGEK, producer and DJ
 * Chris Leão, DJ
 * DJ Marky, DJ
 * DJ Patife, DJ
 * DJ Dolores, artist and DJ
 * FTampa, artist, producer and DJ
 * XRS Land, producer and DJ
 * Gui Boratto, producer, composer
 * DJ Marlboro, producer, composer, and DJ
 * Drumagick, producer, Composer
 * Vintage Culture, producer and DJ
 * Bruno Furlan, producer and DJ

Brazilian hip hop

 * MV Bill (born 1974), rapper
 * Sonia Destre Lie, choreographer
 * Emicida (born 1985), rapper
 * Fausto Fawcett (born 1957), rapper and writer
 * Marcelo D2 (born 1967), rapper
 * Mr. Thug (born 1990), singer
 * Negra Li (born 1979), singer
 * Gabriel o Pensador, rapper
 * Pollo, rappers group
 * Racionais MC's, rappers group
 * Bonde da Stronda, rappers group
 * Sabotage (1973–2003), rapper

Axé music

 * Cláudia Leitte, axé singer
 * Margareth Menezes, axé singer
 * Daniela Mercury
 * Ivete Sangalo, axé/pop singer

Funk carioca

 * Tati Quebra Barraco, singer
 * DJ Marlboro, MC and DJ
 * MC Sapão, singer-songwriter
 * Mr. Catra, singer-songwriter
 * Pocah, singer-songwriter
 * Tati Zaqui, singer-songwriter

Soundtrack

 * Marcos Valle, musician and producer