Djavan
Known for Acting · 23 credits
- Born
- 1949-01-27 (age 77)
- Place of birth
- Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Biography
Djavan Caetano Viana (born 27 January 1949) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.
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". Stevie Wonder 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 2016 Latin Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Portuguese Language Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Album categories. Djavan's compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, including Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer. His album Vesúvio was ranked as the 35th best Brazilian album of 2018 by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
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Known For
TV Shows (8)
Movies (15)
A Farra do Circo
2013
as Self
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
1984
as Vinícius
Cacaso
2016
as Self
Alcione - Duas Faces
2011
as Self - Guest
Dominguinhos
2014
as Self
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Chitãozinho & Xororó 40 Anos Sinfônico
2011
as Self
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
2017
as Self
Djavan - Ária Ao Vivo
2011
as Self - Singer
Dias de Euforia
1989
as Self
Djavan ao Vivo
2001
as Self - Singer
Djavan - Rua dos Amores - Ao Vivo
2014
as Self
Moacir Santos - Ouro Negro
2001
as Self
Fattoruso
2017
as Self - Interviewed
Djavan: Programa Ensaio
1999
as Self
About Djavan
Djavan Caetano Viana (born 27 January 1949) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. 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". Stevie Wonder was a guest on the album Luz. In 1999, his album Ao Vivo sold… With 23 credits spanning from 1974 to 2024, Djavan has appeared in 15 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular Djavan Movies
- A Farra do Circo (2013) — as Self
- Para Viver Um Grande Amor (1984) — as Vinícius
- Cacaso (2016) — as Self
- Alcione - Duas Faces (2011) — as Self - Guest
- Dominguinhos (2014) — as Self
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