Chico Buarque
Chico Buarque is a towering figure in Brazilian music and letters — a singer-songwriter, composer, playwright, and novelist whose work weaves art with sharp reflection on his country.
Origins
Born Francisco Buarque de Hollanda, he emerged in the mid-1960s and quickly became one of the most respected voices in Brazilian popular music as both performer and writer.
The sound
His MPB songs pair graceful melodies and guitar with literate, poetic lyrics, often carrying social, economic, and cultural commentary beneath their beauty.
Legacy
Beyond his celebrated music, his reach extends into theater and literature, making him one of Brazil's most influential and multifaceted cultural figures.
Signature song
Construcao
"Construção" is a landmark of his catalog, an ambitious, intricately crafted song widely admired for its lyrical and structural brilliance.
Top songs
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Construcao ★
Construção · 1971
- 2
Geni e o Zepelim
Chico 50 Anos - O Cronista · 1994
- 3
Calice
Chico Buarque · 1978
- 4
Joao e Maria
20 Grandes Sucessos De Nara Leao · 1977
- 5
A Banda
Chico Buarque de Hollanda · 1966