Rafael Caldas was born in 1982 in Itumbiara, Goiás, a small town in Brazil's interior. He grew up with sertanejo music, the country-rooted style that would shape his own work. By 2015 he had released his first album, 'Até o Dia Clarear,' though it didn't make much noise at the time.
Things changed in 2017 with the single 'A Culpa da Minha Sofrência.' The song's direct lyrics about heartbreak connected with listeners and became his breakthrough hit. Other tracks like 'Instagram' and 'Anjo da Guarda' followed, building a catalog that leans on straightforward emotional themes within sertanejo's framework.
He has put out several albums since, including 'Chorei de Saudade' in 2018 and 'Me Adota' in 2021. In 2019 he faced plagiarism accusations over a melody, which he denied. He performs with a band that typically includes guitar, bass, and drums.
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