This is a list of Brazilian musicians, musicians born in Brazil or who have Brazilian citizenship or residency.
Classical music
Alberto Nepomuceno (1864–1920), classical musician and composer Alexandre Levy (1864–1892), classical composer, pianist and conductor André da Silva Gomes (1752–1844), classical musician and sacred music composer Antonietta Rudge (1885–1974), classical pianist Bidu Sayão (1902–1999), opera soprano Brasílio Itiberê da Cunha (1846–1913), classical composer, lawyer and Brazilian diplomat Camargo Guarnieri (1907–1993), classical musician and composer Clarice Assad (1978–), classical composer Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), classical musician and composer César Guerra-Peixe (1914–1993), classical musician and composer Cláudio Santoro (1919–1989), classical musician and composer Elias Álvares Lobo (1834–1901), classical musician and composer Francisco Braga (1868–1945), classical composer, conductor and teacher Francisco Gomes da Rocha (1754–1808), classical composer Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795–1865), classical musician and composer Maria Alice de Mendonça, pianist and composer Francisco Mignone (1897–1986), classical composer and conductor Gilberto Mendes (1922–2016), classical composer Guiomar Novaes (1895–1979), classical pianist Hans-Joachim Koellreutter (1915–2005), composer, teacher and musicologist Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959), classical musician and composer Henrique Oswald (1852–1931), composer and pianist Jorge Antunes (1942–), classical musician and composer José Antônio Rezende de Almeida Prado (1943–2010), classical musician, pianist and composer José Carlos Amaral Vieira (1952–), classical musician, pianist and composer José Joaquim Emerico Lobo de Mesquita (1746–1805), classical musician and composer José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830), classical musician and composer Leopoldo Miguez (1850–1902), classical musician and composer Luiz Hernane Barros De Carvalho, cellist Magda Tagliaferro (1893–1986), classical pianist and teacher Maria d'Apparecida (1926–2017), opera singer Marlos Nobre (1939–2024), classical musician and composer Nelson Freire (1944–2021), classical pianist Osvaldo Lacerda (1927–2011), classical musician and composer Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988), classical composer, conductor, orchestrator and arranger Yara Bernette (1920–2002), classical pianist
Samba
Adoniran Barbosa (1912–1982), singer and composer Alcione Nazaré (1947–), singer Arlindo Cruz (1958-2025), singer, musician and composer Ary Barroso (1903–1964), singer and composer Beth Carvalho (1946–2019), singer Braguinha (1907–2006), singer and composer Carmen Miranda (1909–1955), singer, dancer and actress Cartola (1908–1980), singer and composer Clara Nunes (1943–1983), singer and composer Edson Ribeiro (1972–), musician, footballer and composer Elizeth Cardoso (1920–1990), singer Elza Soares (1930–2022), singer Fernanda Porto (1965–), singer and composer Jamelão (1913–2008), singer João Nogueira (1941–2000), singer and composer Jorge Aragão (1949–), singer and composer Noel Rosa (1910–1937), singer and composer Paulinho da Viola (1942–), singer and composer Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer Seu Jorge (1970–), singer and composer Zeca Pagodinho (1959–), singer and composer
Choro Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), conductor and composer Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934), composer Jacob do Bandolim (1918–1969), composer and musician Pixinguinha (1897–1973), composer and musician Waldir Azevedo (1923–1980), composer and musician
Christian and gospel music
Aline Barros, singer and composer Ana Nóbrega, singer and composer Ana Paula Valadão, singer and composer André Valadão, singer and composer Cassiane, singer and composer Cristina Mel, singer and composer Davi Sacer, singer and composer Diante do Trono, Christian music group Damares, singer and composer Deise Rosa, singer and composer Fernanda Brum, singer and composer Gabriela Rocha, singer and composer Hillsong Brasil, Christian music group Israel Salazar, singer and composer Juliano Son, singer and composer Livres para Adorar, Christian music group Lu Alone, singer and composer Ludmila Ferber, singer and composer Mariana Valadão, singer and composer Nívea Soares, singer and composer Oficina G3, Christian music group Rodolfo Abrantes, singer and composer Sarah Sheeva, singer and composer Soraya Moraes, singer and composer Trazendo a Arca, Christian music group
Bossa nova
Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994), composer and pianist Astrud Gilberto (1940–2023), singer Baden Powell de Aquino (1937–2000), guitarist and composer Bebel Gilberto (born 1966), singer Celso Fonseca (born 1956), producer, singer, songwriter, guitarist Dolores Duran (1930–1959), singer and composer Carlos Lyra (1939–2023), composer Ithamara Koorax (born 1965), singer João Gilberto (1931–2019), guitarist, composer and singer Márcio Faraco (born 1963), expatriate, singer, guitarist, composer Maysa (1936–1977), singer and composer Nara Leão (1942–1989), singer Paulinho Nogueira (1929–2003), classical musician, guitarist, and composer Roberto Menescal (born 1937), singer Sérgio Mendes (1941-2024), pianist and arranger Toquinho (born 1946), guitarist, singer and composer Vinicius Cantuária (born 1951), singer, songwriter, guitarist Vinícius de Moraes (1913–1980), diplomat, poet, singer and composer Walter Wanderley (1932–1986), organist and arranger
Forró Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer Falamansa, forró and xote group Gonzaguinha (1945–1991), singer and composer Luiz Gonzaga (1912–1989), singer and composer Sivuca (1930–2006), accordionist
Frevo Alceu Valença (born 1946), singer and composer Zé Ramalho (born 1949), singer and composer Elba Ramalho (born 1951), singer
Mangue beat Chico Science (1966–1997), singer and composer Fred 04, singer and composer Nação Zumbi, musical group Otto, singer and composer
Música popular brasileira, tropicalismo
Adriana Calcanhotto (1965–), singer and composer Alice Caymmi (1990–), singer and composer Ana Carolina (1974–), singer and composer Angela Ro Ro (1949–2025), singer and composer Beto Guedes (1951–), singer, violinist and composer Bob Tostes, singer, composer and producer Caetano Veloso (1942–), singer and composer Cazuza (1958–1990), singer and composer Chico Buarque (1944–), singer and composer Chico César (1964–), singer and composer Damião Experiença (1935–2016), guitarist and harmonica player Djavan (1949–), singer and composer Dorival Caymmi (1914–2008), singer and composer Dudu Tucci (1955–), singer, composer and percussionist Ed Motta (1971–), funk/rock/electronic frontman, singer and composer Elis Regina (1945–1982), singer Elza Soares (1930–2022), singer and composer Flavio Rodrigues (1979–), singer, musician, composer and guitarist Gal Costa (1945–2022), singer Gilberto Gil (1942–), singer and composer Gonzaguinha (1945–1991), singer and composer Heraldo do Monte (1935–), guitarist, member of Quarteto Novo (Airto Moreira, Hermeto Pascoal, Theo de Barros) Ivan Lins (1945–), singer and composer Ivete Sangalo (1972–), singer, songwriter and composer Jair Oliveira (1975–), singer and composer Jorge Ben Jor (1942–), singer and composer Jorge Mautner (1941–), writer and singer Kátya Chamma (1961–), composer, singer, poet and writer Lenine (1959–), singer and composer Leoni (1961–), singer and composer Luciana Mello (1979–), singer and composer Luiz Melodia (1951–2017), singer and composer Marcelo Jeneci (1982–), singer and composer Marco Castillo (1963–), singer and composer Maria Bethânia (1946–), singer Maria Rita (1977–), singer Marina Elali (1982–), singer and composer Marina Lima (1955–), singer and composer Marisa Monte (1967–), singer and composer Maysa Matarazzo (1936–1977), singer Milton Nascimento (1942–), singer and composer Mônica da Silva, singer and composer Nelson Ned (1947–2014), singer Ney Matogrosso (1941–), singer Paula Lima (1970–), singer and composer Pepeu Gomes (1952–), composer Raul de Souza (1934–2021), trombonist Roberta Miranda (1956–), singer Roberto Carlos (1941–), singer and composer Silva (1969–), singer and composer Tim Maia (1942–1998), singer and composer Tom Zé (1936–), singer and composer Tulipa Ruiz (1978–), singer and composer Vanessa da Mata (1976–), singer and composer Zé Rodrix (1947–2009), guitarist, Som Imaginário, Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra
Sertanejo music
Alex Ferrari (1982–), "Universitário" country singer Almir Sater (1956–), country singer and actor Bruno e Marrone, country music duo Chitãozinho and Xororó, country music duo Daniel (1968–)(formerly João Paulo e Daniel, before João Paulo's death), romantic country singer and composer Edu Gueda (1998–), "Universitário" country singer Fernando e Sorocaba, "Universitário" country duo Gusttavo Lima (1990–), "Universitário" country singer Inezita Barroso (1925–2015), folk music singer and scholar Jorge e Mateus (born 1982, born 1986), "Universitário" country duo Leandro and Leonardo (1961–1998, born 1963), country music duo Luan Santana (1991–), "Universitário" country singer and composer Michel Teló (1981–), "Universitário" country singer Paula Fernandes (1984–), modern country singer Sá & Guarabyra, folk music duo Sérgio Reis (1940–), classic country singer and composer Tião Carreiro & Pardinho, folk music duo and scholar Tonico & Tinoco (1917–1994, 1920–2012), folk music duo and scholar Victor e Leo (born 1975, born 1976), country music duo Wanessa (1982–), modern country singer Zezé di Camargo & Luciano, country music duo
Jazz
Dick Farney Luciana Souza Gustavo Assis-Brasil Victor Assis Brasil Paulinho da Costa Hélio Delmiro Egberto Gismonti Toninho Horta Romero Lubambo Cesar Camargo Mariano Airto Moreira Hermeto Pascoal Flora Purim Moacir Santos Sao Paulo Ska Jazz Naná Vasconcelos
Brazilian rock
Andre Matos (1971–2019), singer, pianist, keyboardist, composer Andreas Kisser (1968–), guitarist for the thrash metal band Sepultura Arnaldo Antunes (1960–), singer, composer, poet Cadão Volpato (1956–), singer-songwriter, frontman of Fellini Cássia Eller (1962–2001), singer Cello Dias, Against All Will bassist Celso Blues Boy (1956–2012), singer-songwriter and guitarist Chorão (1970–2013), Charlie Brown Jr. singer and frontman Ciro Pessoa (1957–2020), singer-songwriter, former Titãs and Cabine C member Edu Falaschi (1972–), Angra singer Erasmo Carlos (1941–2022), 70s rock singer and composer Felipe Andreoli (1980–), Angra bassist Fernanda Abreu (1961–), singer and composer Frank Jorge (1966–), bassist for Os Cascavelletes and Graforreia Xilarmônica Igor Cavalera (1970–), drummer for Cavalera Conspiracy Juli Manzi (1976–), singer and guitarist Jupiter Apple (1968–2015), Os Cascavelletes singer and frontman Herbert Vianna (1961–), Os Paralamas do Sucesso singer and frontman Humberto Gessinger (1963–), Engenheiros do Hawaii singer and frontman Kiko Loureiro (1972–), Angra guitarist Laufer, songwriter and guitarist Lobão (1957–), singer and composer Lulu Santos (1953–), singer and composer Marcelo Falcão (1973-), singer and composer for O Rappa Max Cavalera (1969–), singer, guitarist, Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy frontman Nasi (1962–), Ira! singer and frontman Nei Van Soria (1969–), guitarist for Os Cascavelletes Os Mutantes, influential Brazilian psychedelic rock band linked with the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s Pitty (1977–), rock singer and composer Rafael Bittencourt (1971–), Angra guitarist Raul Seixas (1945–1989), rock singer and composer Renato Russo (1960–1996), Legião Urbana singer and frontman Rita Lee (1947–2023), pop/rock singer and composer Robertinho de Recife (1965–), guitarist and composer Samuel Rosa (1966–), Skank singer and frontman Secos e Molhados (1971–), influential psychedelic glam rock band