Djavan
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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Acting
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Dominguinhos
as Self
2014
TV
Champs-Elysées
as Self
1982
Movie
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
as Vinícius
1984
TV
Sacrée soirée
as Self
1987
TV
Corrida do Ouro
as Ele mesmo
1974
TV
O Nome Dela é Gal
as Self
2017
Movie
A Farra do Circo
as Self
2013
Movie
Chitãozinho & Xororó 40 Anos Sinfônico
as Self
2011
Movie
Djavan ao Vivo
as Self - Singer
2001
Movie
Cacaso
as Self
2016
Movie
Alcione - Duas Faces
as Self - Guest
2011
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Fattoruso
as Self - Interviewed
2017
Movie
Djavan - Ária Ao Vivo
as Self - Singer
2011
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Djavan: Programa Ensaio
as Self
1999
Movie
Djavan - Rua dos Amores - Ao Vivo
as Self
2014
Movie
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
as Self
2017
Movie
Dias de Euforia
as Self
1989
Movie
Moacir Santos - Ouro Negro
as Self
2001
Movie
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
as Self (archive footage)
2024
TV
Músicos de Latinoamérica
as Self
2011
TV
Criança Esperança
as Self
1986
TV
Grandes Nomes
as Self
1980
TV
Chico & Caetano
1986
