Djavan Caetano Viana (; born 27 January 1949) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.

Early life and career

Djavan was born in Maceió, Brazil to a white father of Dutch descent and a black mother. He later formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD – "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' material. In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing soap opera soundtracks. His first album, ''A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan'', was recorded in 1976 and included the hit song "Flor de Lis".

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was a guest on the album ''Luz''. In 1999, his album ''Ao Vivo'' sold 1.2 million copies. In 2016, he was nominated for the

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in the Record of the Year,

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, Best Portuguese Language Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Album categories. Djavan's compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, including

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, Carmen McRae and

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. His album ''Vesúvio'' was ranked as the 35th best Brazilian album of 2018 by the Brazilian edition of '' Rolling Stone'' magazine.

Discography

Studio albums

* (1976) '' A Voz, o Violão, a Música de Djavan'' * (1978) ''Djavan'' * (1979) '' Alumbramento'' * (1981) ''Seduzir'' * (1982) ''Luz'' * (1984) '' Lilás'' * (1986) ''Meu Lado'' * (1987) '' Não É Azul Mas É Mar'' * (1988) '' Bird of Paradise'' * (1989) ''Puzzle of Hearts'' * (1992) '' Coisa de Acender'' * (1994) ''Esquinas'' * (1995) ''Novena'' * (1996) ''

Malásia ''Malásia'' is the twelfth album by Brazilian singer and songwriter Djavan released in 1996. The album opens with the song "O Que foi My Love?", a jazz accelerated ending in the form of blues; "Sêca", which talks about the drought in northeast ...

'' * (1998) ''Bicho Solto O XIII'' * (2001) ''Milagreiro'' * (2004) ''Vaidade'' * (2005) ''Na Pista, Etc.'' * (2007) '' Matizes'' * (2010) ''Ária'' * (2012) ''Rua dos Amores'' * (2015) ''Vidas pra Contar'' * (2018) ''Vesúvio'' * (2022 ''D''

Live albums

* (1999) ''Djavan ao Vivo'' * (2011) ''Ária ao Vivo'' * (2014) ''Rua dos Amores ao Vivo''

Video albums

* (2000) ''Djavan ao Vivo'' * (2002) ''Milagreiro ao Vivo'' * (2011) ''Ária ao Vivo'' * (2014) ''Rua dos Amores ao Vivo''

References

External links

Djavan's official web site

Djavan's chords and tabs
{{DEFAULTSORT:Djavan 1949 births Living people Afro-Brazilian male singers Samba musicians Brazilian jazz singers Brazilian people of Dutch descent Brazilian people of indigenous peoples descent Columbia Records artists Música Popular Brasileira singers Latin dance singers Latin Grammy Award winners People from Maceió Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners Brazilian songwriters Latin music songwriters Male jazz musicians