Djavan, a Brazilian MPB singer/songwriter, was born 27 January 1949, in Alagoas, Brazil. Djavan's combines traditional South American rhythms with popular music drawn from America, Europe and Africa. MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) is a specific musical genre of Brazilian popular music that employs sophisticated lyrics, melodies, and harmonies in which the commercial aspect is subordinate to the performers artistic standards. ... January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Flag of Alagoas See other Brazilian States Capital Maceió Largest City Maceió Area 27 818 km² Population   - Total   - Density 2 822 621 101. ...

History

Born into a poor family in Maceió (capital of Alagoas, Northeast Brazil), Djavan formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD - "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles covers. In 1973 Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing in local nightclubs. After competing in several festivals he gained attention and recorded the album "A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan" in 1976. The album included the song "Flor de Lis" which became one of his most memorable hits. Albums that followed included his other musical influence, African music, and additional hits followed like "Açaí", "Sina" and "Samurai", which featured Stevie Wonder's harmonica. His best known compositions are: "Meu Bem Querer", "Oceano", "Faltando um Pedaço", "Esquinas", "Seduzir", "Pétala", "Lilás", "A Ilha", "Fato Consumado", "Álibi", "Azul", "Cigano" and "Serrado". Maceió, Alagoas (Brazil). ... Flag of Alagoas See other Brazilian States Capital Maceió Largest City Maceió Area 27 818 km² Population   - Total   - Density 2 822 621 101. ... Flag Seal Location Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates , Government Country Region State Brazil Southeast Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,260 km² Population     City (2005) 5,613,000 [1]     Density   4. ...

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In 1999, his live concert double-volume album, "Ao Vivo", has sold 1.2 million copies and the song, "Acelerou" became the Best Brazilian song of the year at 2000 Latin Grammy Awards. As of now, he does not have any projects or tours planned in the forseeable future. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Discography

• 1976 A voz, o violão e a arte de Djavan Som Livre LP, CD
• 1978 Djavan EMI/Odeon LP, CD
• 1981 Seduzir EMI/Odeon LP, CD
• 1982 Luz Sony Music LP, CD
• 1983 Para viver um grande amor (film soundtrack) CBS LP
• 1984 Lilás CBS LP, CD
• 1986 Meu lado CBS LP, CD
• 1987 Não é azul mas é mar CBS LP, CD
• 1988 Brazilian Knights and a Lady (with Ivan Lins and Patti Austin) CD
• 1989 Djavan CBS CD
• 1989 Alumbramento EMI/Odeon LP, CD
• 1992 Coisa de acender Sony Music CD
• 1994 Novena Sony Music CD
• 1996 Malásia Sony Music CD
• 1997 Songbook Djavan (3 volume set) Lumiar Discos CD
• 1998 Bicho solto o XIII Sony Music CD
• 1999 Djavan "ao vivo" (live concert 2 volume set) Epic/Sony Music CD, DVD
• 2001 Milagreiro Epic/Sony Music CD
• 2004 Vaidade Luanda Records CD
• 2005 Djavan na Pista, etc. Luanda Records CD

External links

• Official Site

Review

• Guardian Review