Rafael Callado

Rafael Callado grew up in São Paulo, where he started making music early on. He took cues from Brazilian artists like Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, as well as from Bob Dylan, and his songs often lean toward the personal and the quietly observant. His debut album, 'A Vida Como Ela É,' came out in 2010, and its title track became a straightforward hit about daily life.

He followed that with albums like 'Olhos de Rio' in 2013, 'Canções de Ontem' in 2016, and 'O Mundo Vai Girar' in 2019. Songs such as 'Preciso' and 'Vício' show his tendency to write plainly about need and habit over flashy arrangements. Some critics early on called his style too simple, but he kept working in a similar vein.

Callado has occasionally drawn attention for speaking about social issues, which has led to some friction. He hasn't shifted much from his initial approach, his music stays rooted in Brazilian rhythms and unadorned lyrics, avoiding grand statements in favor of smaller, grounded scenes.