Nanndo Azevedo

Nando Azevedo came up in Rio de Janeiro during the 1990s, working in the bossa nova tradition that had been established by figures like Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto. He put out his self-titled debut album in 1999, which included the track 'Whiskeci', a song that became widely known in Brazil.

That record established him as a guitarist and vocalist who could work within the bossa nova form without simply repeating older patterns. He toured regularly and recorded with other Brazilian musicians, including saxophonist Paulo Moura and pianist Emílio Santiago.

Azevedo's career wasn't without friction. He was sometimes outspoken about politics and social issues, which didn't always sit well with parts of his audience. He also dealt with periods of addiction and depression that affected his work at times.

In later years he kept recording and performing, though he never quite matched the early attention that came with 'Whiskeci.' He remained a recognizable voice in Brazilian popular music, especially for listeners who appreciated the quieter, more reflective side of the bossa nova catalog.