Caetano Emanoel Viana Teles Veloso, popular as Caetano Veloso, is a Brazilian singer, composer, writer, guitarist, producer, and political activist. He is one of the most influential figures in Brazilian MPB history. People consider him “one of the greatest songwriters of the century” and also call him the Bob Dylan of Brazil.
| Personal Information | |
| Birth Name | Caetano Emanoel Viana Teles Veloso |
| Nick Name | Caetano Veloso |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 7 August 1942 |
| Profession | Singer, composer, writer, producer, guitarist |
| Birthplace | Santo Amaro da Purificao, Bahia, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Age | 81 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
EARLY LIFE OF CAETANO VELOSO
Veloso was born on August 7, 1942, in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia, Brazil. He was from a lower-middle-class family. He was the son of Jose’ Teles Veloso and Claudionor Viana Teles Veloso, famous as Dona Canô. He married Andrea Gadelha on 21 November 1967 with whom he had a son Moreno and a daughter Júlia (Júlia died after 11 days of birth). The couple got separated in 1983. Caetano married Paula Lavigne in 1986, with whom he had two more sons, Zeca Lavigne Veloso and Tom Lavigne Veloso. At an early age, he started playing guitar. In childhood, he concentrated on music, although he was interested in filmmaking and literature.
AGE
He is 81 years old. May he enjoy many more birthdays filled with prosperity.
EDUCATION
In 1960, his family shifted to Salvador to facilitate his high school education. He pursued his academic journey in philosophy at the Federal University of Bahia.
CAREER
Bossa Nova style was a great inspiration for him in childhood. At 23, he moved to Rio de Janeiro with his sister and joined ‘Philips Records’. In the 1980s, he got publicity outside of Brazil, especially in Greece, Portugal, France, and Africa. His albums, like “Estrangeiro” released in the United States, significantly increased his audience.
Studio albums of Veloso
| Studio Albums | Year |
| Domingo | 1967 |
| Caetano Veloso | 1968 |
| Tropicália: ou Panis et Circenses | |
| Veloso, Gil e Bethânia | |
| Caetano Veloso | 1969 |
| Caetano Veloso | 1971 |
| Transa | 1972 |
| Araçá Azul | |
| Qualquer Coisa | 1975 |
| Jóia | |
| Caetano… muitos carnavais… | 1977 |
| Bicho | |
| Muito | 1978 |
| Cinema Transcendental | 1979 |
| Outras Palavras | 1981 |
| Brasil | |
| Cores, Nomes | 1982 |
| Uns | 1983 |
| Velô | 1984 |
| Caetano Veloso | 1986 |
| Caetano | 1987 |
| Estrangeiro | 1989 |
| Circuladô | 1991 |
| Tropicália 2 (with Gilberto Gil) | 1993 |
| Fina Estampa | 1994 |
| Livro | 1998 |
| Noites do Norte | 2000 |
| Eu Não Peço Desculpa | 2002 |
| A Foreign Sound | 2004 |
| Onqotô | 2005 |
| Cê | 2006 |
| Caetano Veloso e Roberto Carlos – e a Música de Tom Jobim | 2008 |
| Zii e Zie | 2009 |
| Abraçaço | 2012 |
| Meu Coco | 2021 |
Live albums of Veloso
| Live Albums | Year |
| Ao Vivo | 1968 |
| Barra 69 ao Vivo na Bahia | 1972 |
| Caetano e Chico – juntos e ao vivo | |
| Temporada de Verão – Ao Vivo na Bahia | 1974 |
| Doces Bárbaros | 1976 |
| Bicho Baile Show | 1977 |
| Maria Bethânia e Caetano Veloso ao Vivo | 1978 |
| Totalmente Demais | 1986 |
| Circuladô Vivo | 1992 |
| Fina Estampa ao Vivo | 1994 |
| Prenda Minha | 1999 |
| Omaggio a Federico e Giulietta | |
| Noites do Norte ao Vivo | 2001 |
| Live in Bahia | 2002 |
| Cê ao Vivo | 2007 |
| MTV ao Vivo – Caetano – Zii e Zie | 2011 |
| Caetano e Maria Gadú Multishow ao Vivo | |
| Live at Carnegie Hall | 2012 |
| Abraçaço ao Vivo | 2013 |
| Dois Amigos | 2016 |
| Ofertorio | 2018 |
| Caetano Veloso & Ivan Sacerdote | 2020 |
Soundtracks
| Sounds | Year |
| O Quatrilho | 1995 |
| Tieta of Agreste | 1996 |
| Orfeu | 1999 |
| Talk to Her | 2002 |
| Frida | |
| Meu Tio Matou um Cara | 2004 |
| Eros | |
| Nacho Libre | 2006 |
| Ó Paí, Ó | 2007 |
| Romance | 2008 |
| Moonlight | 2016 |
AWARDS
| Awards | Category | Title of Work | Year |
Grammy Awards | Best World Music Album | Livro | 2000 |
| João Voz e Violão | 2001 | ||
| Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Score | Orfeu | 2000 |
| Havana Film Festival | Best Music | O Quatrilho | 1995 |
Latin Grammy Awards | Best MPB Album | Livro | 2000 |
| Noites Do Norte | 2001 | ||
| Eu não peço desculpa | 2003 | ||
| Best Singer-Songwriter Album | cê | 2007 | |
| Best Brazilian Song | Não Me Arrependo | ||
| Best Singer-Songwriter Album | Zii e Zie | 2009 | |
| Best Long Form Music Video | E A Música de Tom Jobim | ||
| Best Brazilian Rock Album | Zii e Zie – Ao Vivo | 2011 | |
| Best MPB Album | Especial Ivete, Gil e Caetano | 2012 | |
| Best Singer-Songwriter Album | Abraçaço | 2013 | |
| Best Brazilian Song | A Bossa Nova É Foda | 2014 | |
| Record of the Year | Talvez | 2021 | |
| MTV Video Music Brasil | Best MPB Video | Não Enche | 1998 |
| Best Cinematography in Video Clip | Todo Errado | 2002 | |
| Premios Ondas | Best Latin Artist or Group | Caetano Veloso | 1996 |
| Troféu Imprensa | Newcomer of the Year | 1968 | |
Best Male Singer | 1993 | ||
| 2000 |
NET WORTH
He is among the highest-paid singers with an estimated $58 million combined revenue.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
| Height | 5 ft 12 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Gray |
| Ethnicity | White |
INTERESTING FACTS
- An established member of the Brazilian Artistic Movement.
- He has won 2 Grammy awards and 9 Latin Grammy Awards.
- He is a public atheist Singer.
SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
| @caetanoveloso | |
| @caetanoveloso | |
| Tiktok | @caetano_veloso |
FAQ’S
Where did Caetano Veloso live in London?
Veloso shifted to a three-story home with his friend Gil in Chelsea.
How many sons Caetano Veloso have?
He has three sons. One from the first wife and two from the second wife.
