| Djavan | |
|---|---|
Djavan in 2009 .jpg) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Djavan Caetano Viana |
| Born | 27 January 1949 Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil |
| Genres | Música popular brasileira Samba Latin dance |
Djavan (Brazilian Portuguese: [dʒaˈvɐ̃]; full name Djavan Caetano Viana; born 27 January 1949) is a Brazilian singer/songwriter.
Early life and career
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.[1] In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing soap opera soundtracks.[1] His first album, A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan, was recorded in 1976 and included the hit song "Flor de Lis".[1] Stevie Wonder was a guest on the album Luz.[1]
In 1999, his album Ao Vivo sold 1.2 million copies.[1] In 2016, he was nominated for the 2016 Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Portuguese Language Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Album categories.[2] Djavan's compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, including Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer.[1] His album Vesúvio was ranked as the 35th best Brazilian album of 2018 by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.[3]
Discography
- 1976 A Voz, O Violão, A Música de Djavan, Som Livre LP, CD
- 1978 Djavan, EMI/Odeon LP, CD
- 1980 Alumbramento, EMI/Odeon LP, CD
- 1981 Seduzir, EMI/Odeon LP, CD
- 1982 Luz, Sony Music LP, CD
- 1983 Para Viver Um Grande Amor, (film soundtrack), CBS, LP
- 1984 Lilás, CBS, LP, CD
- 1986 Meu Lado, CBS LP, CD
- 1986 Brazilian Knights and a Lady (with Ivan Lins and Patti Austin), VHS
- 1987 Não é Azul Mas é Mar, CBS, LP, CD
- 1987 Bird of Paradise, Columbia, CD
- 1989 Djavan Puzzle of Hearts, CBS CD
- 1992 Coisa de Acender, Sony Music, CD
- 1994 Esquinas, Sony Music, CD
- 1995 Novena, Sony Music, CD
- 1996 Malásia, Sony Music, CD
- 1998 Bicho Solto O XIII, Sony Music, CD
- 1999 Ao Vivo (2-volume live concert set), Epic/Sony Music, CD, DVD
- 2001 Milagreiro, Epic/Sony Music, CD
- 2004 Vaidade, Luanda Records, CD
- 2005 Na Pista, Etc., Luanda Records, CD
- 2007 Matizes, Luanda Records, CD
- 2010 Ária, Luanda Records, CD
- 2011 Ária ao Vivo, Luanda Records, CD, DVD
- 2012 Rua dos Amores, Luanda Records, CD
- 2014 Rua dos Amores ao Vivo, Luanda Records, CD, DVD
- 2015 Vidas pra Contar, CD
- 2018 Vesúvio, CD
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Djavan - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Lista completa de nominados a Latin GRAMMY 2016". Univision. Univision Communications. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ Antunes, Pedro (21 December 2018). "Rolling Stone Brasil: os 50 melhores discos nacionais de 2018". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Portuguese). Grupo Perfil. Retrieved 28 December 2020.