Carlos Villela

Carlos Villela is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Salvador, Bahia. His music draws from samba, bossa nova, and the Tropicalismo movement, though he's best known for 'Pronomes,' a song that became significant for Brazil's LGBTQ+ community. Other tracks like 'Navegador de Sonhos' and 'A Canção' appear in his catalog.

He has worked with artists including Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Maria Bethânia, and released albums such as 'Sonoridades' and 'De Corpo e Alma.' His band has included Renato Livramento on bass, Danilo Andrade on guitar, and Rodrigo Campello on drums.

Villela's lyrics often address social issues, which has brought both support and criticism. He views music as a means for social change, a perspective that shapes much of his work.