Téo de Oliveira

Téo de Oliveira came up in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa district, where he absorbed the local sounds of samba, bossa nova, and Brazilian folk. He's mentioned Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, and Tom Jobim as influences. In 2007, he released the song 'Cidade de Naim,' which brought him wider attention. The track's melody and its references to a kind of mythical city became a signature for him.

He's put out four studio albums, starting with 'Cidade de Naim' in 2007, followed by 'Este Mundo Não É Meu' in 2011, 'A Luz Que Acende o Mundo' in 2014, and 'Estrela do Mar' in 2017. Other songs like 'Desliga o Celular,' 'O Anjo do Renovo,' 'A Criação,' and 'Adorador' round out his catalog. He works with a band, though the specific lineup isn't detailed here.

His music tends to avoid straightforward industry formulas, and he's been known to speak his mind on social and political topics. That approach has sometimes stirred things up, but it's also connected him with listeners who appreciate that directness.