Quick Facts
Born:
1949-01-27
Birthplace:
Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Credits:
22 Total Roles
Djavan
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Biography
Djavan Caetano Viana (born 27 January 1949) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.
Djavan was born in Maceió, Brazil to a white father of Dutch descent and a black mother. He later formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD – "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' material. In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing soap opera soundtracks. His first album, A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan, was recorded in 1976 and included the hit song "Flor de Lis". Stevie Wonder was a guest on the album Luz.
In 1999, his album Ao Vivo sold 1.2 million copies. In 2016, he was nominated for the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Portuguese Language Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Album categories. Djavan's compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, including Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer. His album Vesúvio was ranked as the 35th best Brazilian album of 2018 by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
Source: Article "Djavan" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Djavan was born in Maceió, Brazil to a white father of Dutch descent and a black mother. He later formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD – "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' material. In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing soap opera soundtracks. His first album, A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan, was recorded in 1976 and included the hit song "Flor de Lis". Stevie Wonder was a guest on the album Luz.
In 1999, his album Ao Vivo sold 1.2 million copies. In 2016, he was nominated for the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Portuguese Language Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Album categories. Djavan's compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, including Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer. His album Vesúvio was ranked as the 35th best Brazilian album of 2018 by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
Source: Article "Djavan" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
Dominguinhos
Self
Champs-Elysées
Self
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Vinícius
Sacrée Soirée
Self
O Nome Dela é Gal
Self
Corrida do Ouro
Ele mesmo
A Farra do Circo
Self
Chitãozinho & Xororó 40 Anos Sinfônico
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | O Nome Dela é Gal TV | Self |
| 2017 | Fattoruso MOVIE | Self - Interviewed |
| 2017 | Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Cacaso MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Djavan - Rua dos Amores - Ao Vivo MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Dominguinhos MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | A Farra do Circo MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Músicos de Latinoamérica TV | Self |
| 2011 | Alcione - Duas Faces MOVIE | Self - Guest |