Rafael Azevedo

Rafael Azevedo is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro who started making music around 2008. His first album was called 'Canções de Amor e Liberdade,' and he's put out other records like 'Vozes da Alma' and 'Tempo de Amar.' He works with a band that includes Felipe Cordeiro on bass, Daniel Lima on drums, and Diogo Gomes on keyboards.

Azevedo's song 'Make Your Choices' came out in 2017 and got some attention. He also has tracks like 'Times of Disgrace' and 'The Human Being' in his catalog. The music draws from Brazilian styles he grew up with, but he's not really a traditionalist.

As an openly gay artist in Brazil, he's faced some industry prejudice. That context gives his work about personal decisions and identity a certain weight, though he doesn't make overt political statements in every song. His writing tends to be more about individual reflection than broad social commentary.