The following is a list of events and releases that have happened or are expected to happen in 2023 in

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in the Brazil.

Notable events

January

* 12 –

Melim Melim is a Brazilian trio of siblings consisting of Rodrigo, Gabriela, and Diogo Melim. In 2016, they took part in the musical reality show ''Superstar'' on TV Globo, reaching the semi-finals, not advancing to the finals. In 2018, they signed ...

released her third studio album and first visual album 'Quintal'.

February

* 3 –

Manu Gavassi Manoela Latini Gavassi Francisco (; born January 4, 1993), better known as Manu Gavassi, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress. Early life Born and raised in São Paulo, she is the daughter of broadcaster and presenter Zé Luiz and ps ...

presents his new project, ''Acústico MTV: Manu Gavassi Canta Fruto Proibido'', where he plays

Rita Lee Rita Lee Jones (31 December 1947 – 8 May 2023) was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Known as the " Queen of Brazilian Rock", she sold more than 55 million records, making her the most successful female artist by reco ...

's famous album, ''Fruto Proibido'', released in

1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 – Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...

. * 8 – Pabllo Vittar releases his fifth studio album, ''

Noitada ''Noitada'' (; ''Night Out'') is the fifth studio album by Brazilian singer and drag queen Pabllo Vittar, released on February 8, 2023, through Sony Music Brazil. Background In the midst of promoting her fourth studio album, ''Batidão Tropical ...

''.

May

* 27 – First day of the second edition of the Mita Festival in the

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Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is the capital of the Rio de Janeiro (state), state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the List of cities in Brazil by population, second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the Largest cities in the America ...

. It had the participation of Brazilian artists, Melly, Larinhx,

MC Carol Carolina de Oliveira Lourenço (born 6 October 1993 in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), known professionally is MC Carol is a Brazilians, Brazilian singer and composer. She is known for her social themes regarding femini ...

, Slipmami, Ebony, Gilsons,

Jorge Ben Jor Jorge Duílio Lima Menezes (born March 22, 1939) is a Brazilian popular musician, performing under the stage name Jorge Ben Jor since the 1980s, though commonly known by his former stage name Jorge Ben (). Performing in a samba style that also ...

Planet Hemp Planet Hemp is a Brazilian rap rock band, formed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1993, known for starting the career of rappers Marcelo D2 and BNegão for its lyrics supporting the legality of cannabis.Tropkillaz "Bola Rebola" is a song by Brazilian production duo Tropkillaz, Colombian singer J Balvin, and Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta featuring fellow Brazilian musician MC Zaac. Written alongside Hailey Leane Collier and Jazelle Paris Rodriguez, it w ...

and

Arthur Verocai Arthur Côrtes Verocai (born June 17, 1945) is a Brazilian composer, singer, and producer. He is best known for his 1972 self-titled debut album which garnered a cult following during the 2000s in the United Kingdom and the United States. Car ...

. * 28 – Second day of the second edition of the Mita Festival in the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro. It had the participation of Brazilian artists, Jean Tassy, Yago Oproprio,

NX Zero NX Zero was a Brazilian rock band formed in 2001 in São Paulo, the band consisted of members Di Ferrero (vocals), Gee Rocha (guitar and backing vocals), Daniel Weksler (drums), Caco Grandino (bass) and Fi Ricardo (guitar). The band released ...

Carol Biazin Caroline dos Reis Biazin (born 22 April 1997) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress. Early life Born in Campo Mourão, Biazin grew up between Campo Mourão, São João do Ivaí and Curitiba. The daughter of two shopkeepers, she has two ...

, Scracho and Baia. * 31 – The 30th Brazilian Music Awards took place after four years and paid tribute to singer

Alcione Alcione may refer to: * ''Alcione'', a 1638 literary work by Pierre du Ryer * ''Alcione'', a 1787 musical drama by João de Sousa Carvalho * ''CANT Z.1007 Alcione'', World War II Italian bomber aircraft * ''Alcione'' (opera), a 1706 opera by Ma ...

June

* 3 – First day of the second edition of the Mita Festival in the Anhangabaú Valley in

São Paulo São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the ...

. It had the participation of Brazilian artists, N.I.N.A, Avuá, Rodrigo Alarcon,

Duda Beat Eduarda Bittencourt Simões (; born October 8, 1987), better known as Duda Beat, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She won the ACPA Award for Breakthrough Artist in 2018, and her debut album ''Sinto Muito'' was listed among ''Rolling Stone Br ...

Djonga Gustavo Pereira Marques (; born 4 June 1994), better known by his artistic name Djonga (), is a Brazilian rapper, singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential names currently on the Brazilian rap scene, the artist has attracted ...

, BK and

Natiruts Natiruts was a Brazilian reggae band from Brasília. Formed in 1996, Natiruts has released six studio albums and five live albums during a career spanning three decades. The group released its debut album '' Nativus'' in 1997 and increased in popu ...

. * 4 – Second day of the second edition of the Mita Festival in the Anhangabaú Valley in São Paulo. It had the participation of Brazilian artists, Far from Alaska, Supercombo, Don L,

Tasha & Tracie Tasha & Tracie is a Brazilian hip hop duo formed by twin sisters Tasha Okereke and Tracie Okereke, who work in art, fashion, activism and music. Tasha & Tracie unite rap with funk carioca in their songs. In their music, the twins address vario ...

Capital Inicial Capital Inicial is a Brazilian rock band from Brasília flourished in the 1980s, saw a resurgence in the late 1990s, and extended into the 2000s. History The band has recorded fourteen studio albums, five live albums and six DVDs in their 40-ye ...

and

. * 16 – Dj

Marshmello Christopher Comstock (born May 19, 1992), known professionally as Marshmello, is an American DJ and record producer. His songs "Silence (Marshmello song), Silence" (featuring Khalid (American singer), Khalid), "Wolves (Selena Gomez and Mar ...

together with Latin Grammy winning Brazilian producers Tropikillaz released the ep 'Mellokillaz'. * 23 –

Anitta Anitta may refer to: *Anitta (king), Hittite king *Anitta (singer) Larissa de Macedo Machado (born 30 March 1993), known professionally as Anitta (), is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and occasional television host. One of Br ...

released the single "

Funk Rave "Funk Rave" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta, recorded for her fourth EP, ''Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story'', (2023), and her sixth studio album, '' Funk Generation'' (2024). The song was written by Anitta, Diplo, DJ Gabriel do Borel, Má ...

", the artist's first release with the new label,

Republic Records Republic Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group (UMG). Based in New York City, it was founded by Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman as an independent label in 1995, and was acquired by UMG in 2000. Republic was initially ...

, label of the Universal group.

August

* 3 – Iza released her second studio album after five years, ''

Afrodhit ''Afrodhit'' is the second studio album by Brazilian singer-songwriter IZA. The album was released on August 3, 2023, through Warner Music Brazil. The singer revealed that in February 2023 she discarded an album that was completely ready, and ma ...

''. * 10 –

Clarice Falcão Clarice Franco de Abreu Falcão is a Brazilian actress, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and comedian. Biography Falcão was born in Recife, Pernambuco on 23 October 1989. She moved to São Paulo at age 4 and at age 6, she moved to Rio de Ja ...

released her fourth studio album, ''Truque''. * 15 –

Jão João Vitor Romania Balbino (born 3 November 1994), known professionally as Jão, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. Career 2016–2018: Career beginnings and first album Jão started posting YouTube videos of him singing Cover version, covers ...

released his fourth studio album, ''Super''. * 29 –

Luísa Sonza Luísa Gerloff Sonza (; ; born 18 July 1998) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence in 2016 after posting cover songs on her YouTube channel. After signing with Universal Music Group in 2017, she released her debut album, ''P ...

released her third studio album, ''

Escândalo Íntimo ''Escândalo Íntimo'' (; ''Intimate Scandal'') is the third studio album by Brazilian singer Luísa Sonza. The album was released on 29 August 2023, through the record label Sony Music. The project was recorded in studios located in Brazil ...

'', which is her first album with the Sony label.

Bands reformed

List of albums released

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Top songs on records

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'' magazine that ranks the top songs globally based on

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sales and

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from over 200 territories worldwide. An asterisk (*) represents that a single is charting for the current week.

Deaths

* 3 January – Rita de Cássia, Brazilian forró singer and songwriter, 50. * 7 January – Manhoso, Brazilian singer and composer, 87. * 13 January – Carlos Colla, Brazilian composer and producer, 78. * 19 January – Sérgio Abreu, Brazilian guitarist and violinist, 74. * 22 February – Germano Mathias, Brazilian singer-songwriter and composer, 88. * 4 March –

Sueli Costa Sueli Correa Costa (25 July 1943 – 3 March 2023) was a Brazilian singer-songwriter and composer. Biography Born in Rio de Janeiro into a family of musicians, Costa grew up in Juiz de Fora, started playing the piano at the age of four, and lea ...

, Brazilian singer and composer, 79. * 10 March – ** Bebeto Castilho, Brazilian musician, former member of the musical group Tamba Trio, 83. ** Servio Tulio, Brazilian musician and broadcaster, 59. * 13 March – Canisso, Brazilian bassist, former member of the bands

Raimundos Raimundos is a Brazilian hardcore punk band formed in 1987 by Digão and Rodolfo Abrantes, in Brasília, Federal District (Brazil), Distrito Federal. They had major influences from 1980s punk bands, especially Ramones, which their name is a play ...

, Rockfellas and Rodox, 57. * 15 March –

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, Brazilian singer-songwriter, violinist and arranger, 80. * 23 March – DJ Jamaika, Brazilian rapper, 55. * 25 March – Juca Chaves, Brazilian composer, musician and comedian, 84. * 7 April – Cynara, Brazilian singer, arranger and composer, member of the group

Quarteto em Cy Quarteto em Cy (a play on words of the Portuguese for ''Quartet in B'' by poet and lyricist Vinícius de Moraes) was a Brazilian girl group originally composed of four sisters hailing from Ibirataia, a town located in the Brazilian state of Ba ...

, 78. * 14 April – Fughetti Luz, Brazilian singer-songwriter, 76. * 17 April –

Ivan Conti Ivan Miguel Conti Maranhão (16 August 1946 – 17 April 2023), also known as Mamão, was a Brazilian drummer, percussionist and composer. He gained prominence as a member of the influential jazz-funk band Azymuth, which he co-founded in 1972. ...

, Brazilian drummer and composer, member of the group

Azymuth Azymuth is a Brazilian jazz-funk group formed in 1973. The original lineup was a trio composed of José Roberto Bertrami ( keyboards), Alex Malheiros (bass, guitars), and Ivan Conti (drums, percussion). Kiko Continentino joined the group in 20 ...

, 76. * 22 April – André Pomba, Brazilian DJ and musician, 59. * 3 May – Velho Milongueiro, Brazilian singer and composer, 83. * 8 May –

, Brazilian rock singer, composer, and writer, 75. * 10 May – Luiz Carlos Borges, Brazilian instrumentalist, composer, and interpreter, 70. * 12 May –

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, Brazilian rapper, 54. * 5 June –

Astrud Gilberto Astrud Gilberto (; born Astrud Evangelina Weinert; March 29, 1940 – June 5, 2023) was a Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter. She gained international attention in the mid-1960s following her recording of the song " The Girl f ...

, Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter, 83. * 6 June – Carlos Moura, Brazilian MPB composer and singer, 73. * 8 June – Hélio Turco, Brazilian composer and samba dancer, 87. * 15 June –

Luiz Schiavon RPM ("Revoluções por Minuto", "Revolutions per Minute", in Brazilian Portuguese) was a Brazilian pop rock band. It was formed in 1983 by Paulo Ricardo (vocal/bass), Luiz Schiavon (keyboards), Fernando Deluqui (guitar) and Paulo Pagni (drums). ...

, Brazilian composer and keyboardist, member of the band

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, 64.

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2023 in Brazilian music The following is a list of events and releases that have happened or are expected to happen in 2023 in music in the Brazil. Notable events January * 12 – Melim released her third studio album and first visual album 'Quintal'. February * ...