Caetano Veloso Rank
About Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso is a best-selling Brazilian performing artist and song composer. He is famous for his works with the Brazilian musical group Tropicalismo.
Family and Background
He grew up in a family of six siblings and his parents were José Telles Veloso and Claudionor Viana Telles Veloso.
He studied Philosophy at the Federal University of Bahia from 1963 to 1965.
Love Life
He broke up with his ex wife, Andrea, in 1983, and later married Paula Lavigne. Their union lasted 20 years. The singer had 3 children in all.
Career
In the mid-1960’s, Veloso won a song competition and got his first record deal. He co-founded Tropicalismo with his sister Maria Bethânia alongside other musicians. The musical movement inspired by a fusion of Brazilian and Western pop culture.
In 1967, he released his first album, “Domingo” which featured singer Gal Costa.
He was arrested and later exiled with his colleague, Gilberto Gil, in 1969 when the Brazilian military dictatorship saw his works as a threat.
He returned to Brazil in 1972, and then he started making public appearances, performances and recording.
His fame spread outside Brazil in the 1980s and 1990s.
Achievements and Awards
As of 2021, he has nine Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards. He was also conferred the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year on November 14, 2012.
Trivia
In his book, “Tropical Truth,” he recounted events during the military dictatorship in 20th century Brazil.
He was jailed for about two months for protesting against the military dictatorship in Brazil through his music.
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F.A.Q. about Caetano Veloso
When is his birthday?
Caetano Veloso's birthday is on August 7, 1942.
In how many days is his birthday?
Caetano's birthday is in 133 days
How old is he?
He is 81 years old.
Where is Caetano from?
He was born in Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil.