Caetano Veloso

Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaeˈtɐ̃nu emɐnuˈɛw viˈɐ̃nɐ ˈtɛliz veˈlozu]; born August 7, 1942) is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. Veloso first became known for his participation in the Brazilian musical movement Tropicalismo. Veloso has won nine Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards. He was born in Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil. His career began in 1957.

The Latin Recording Academy named Veloso its Person of the Year for 2012. The honour recognised both his musical career and his cultural work.

References

  1. ↑ "News". Grammy.com. April 30, 2017. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Caetano Veloso to be celebrated as the 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year". Grammy.com. Latin Recording Academy. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2026.