Rafael Caires was born in Salvador, Bahia in 1982, a city with deep musical traditions that shaped his early listening. He has mentioned artists like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso as influences, which places his work within a certain lineage of Brazilian popular music.
His debut album '50 Vidas' came out in 2014, and the title track became a notable song for him. Other tracks like 'Maravilhoso Paraíso' and 'Voltando ao meu lugar' are among his more recognized works. He followed that album with 'Sem Medo' in 2017 and 'Conduz' in 2020.
Caires performs with a band that includes Fábio Sá on bass, Danilo Andrade on drums, and Beto Bravo on keyboards. He has worked with other Brazilian artists like Iza and Ivete Sangalo at various points.
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