Adriana Calcanhotto
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Adriana Calcanhotto

Adriana Calcanhotto came up in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where her father played guitar and she grew up listening to everything from Billie Holiday to João...

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Adriana Calcanhotto writes songs that don't settle.

A Brazilian singer-songwriter whose music moves between bossa nova, samba, and pop with a sharp, particular voice.

For her way with a melody, try 'Um Dia Desses.' If you want the story behind the stir, 'Devolva-Me' is the one.

She came up in Porto Alegre listening to Billie Holiday and João Gilberto, and her first album, 'Enguiço,' in 1990 announced a writer with her own phrasing. Songs like 'Devolva-Me' stirred controversy in 1999 for its lyrics, but she held her ground and has spoken up for LGBTQ+ rights since. Her catalog, from 'Um Dia Desses' to 'Lá Lá Lá,' shows a musician who touches on traditions without staying in one lane.

Her debut 'Enguiço' got attention in 1990, followed by records like 'Etc' in 1994 and 'Marítimo' in 1998. Over more than a dozen albums, she's worked with players like guitarist Chico Brown and bassist Swami Jr., keeping her sound fluid.

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Adriana Calcanhotto came up in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where her father played guitar and she grew up listening to everything from Billie Holiday to João Gilberto. Her first album, 'Enguiço,' came out in 1990 and got people's attention with its writing and her particular voice. She followed it with records like 'Etc' in 1994 and 'Marítimo' in 1998.

Her song 'Devolva-Me' stirred up some trouble in 1999 when some listeners read the lyrics as homophobic. She got pushback from conservative corners but didn't back down, and she's spoken up for LGBTQ+ rights since. Other songs like 'Por Que Você Faz Cinema?' and 'Um Dia Desses' show her way with words and melody.

She's put out more than a dozen studio albums over time, working with musicians like guitarist Chico Brown and bassist Swami Jr. along the way. Her music touches on bossa nova, samba, and pop without settling into any one lane.

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