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Chico Buarque
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João Bosco
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Edu Lobo
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Gilberto Gil
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Vinicius de Moraes
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Nara Leão
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Wilson Simonal
187,378 listeners
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Nana Caymmi
104,168 listeners
Daughter of musicians Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris, and sibling of Danilo and Dori Caymmi, Nana was raised in one of the most musical fa… read moreDaughter of musicians Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris, and sibling of Danilo and Dori Caymmi, Nana was raised in one of the most musical families in Brazil. Nana started singing at an early age and adopted a singular technique which enha… read moreDaughter of musicians Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris, and sibling of Danilo and Dori Caymmi, Nana was raised in one of the most musical families in Brazil. Nana started singing at an early age and adopted a singular technique which enhanced her low pitch voice. In 1961 she recorded her father… read more