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Known credits:
16
Birthday:
1949-01-27
Place of birth:
Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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Djavan

Overview

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

Acting
2017 O Nome Dela é Gal Actor Self 70
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2017 Fattoruso Actor Self - Interviewed N/A
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2017 Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas Actor Self N/A
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2016 Cacaso Actor Self 59
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2014 Djavan - Rua dos Amores - Ao Vivo Actor Self N/A
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2014 Dominguinhos Actor Self 59
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2013 A Farra do Circo Actor Self 59
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2011 Alcione - Duas Faces Actor Self - Guest N/A
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2011 Djavan - Ária Ao Vivo Actor Self - Singer N/A
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2001 Djavan ao Vivo Actor Self - Singer N/A
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1999 Djavan: Programa Ensaio Actor Self N/A
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1984 Para Viver Um Grande Amor Actor Vinícius 58
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Directing
2001 Djavan ao Vivo Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2001 Djavan ao Vivo Writing Screenplay N/A
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Sound
1998 Meu Bem Querer Sound Theme Song Performance N/A
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1984 Para Viver Um Grande Amor Sound Music 58
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