Photo by Fernanda Negrini
Veloso is an eight-time Latin Grammy winner and two-time Grammy winner. Songs from his catalog will be performed by an remarkable group of notable artists and friends of the honoree.
A fraction of the net proceeds from the gala will benefit Veloso’s chosen charity, Fundacion Viva Cazuza in Brazil. It’s a not-for-profit HIV prevention and treatment organization for children and young people; as well as The Latin Recording Academy’s outreach and education programs.
“Caetano Veloso has become the preeminent ambassador of Brazilian music and culture,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “It is difficult to find a man with such immense talent, passion and dedication to his creative projects — whether in music, writing or activism — and it is The Latin Recording Academy and its Board of Trustees’ great pleasure to celebrate a man of limitless talent and commitment. By celebrating Caetano, we celebrate Brazil, and we look forward to honoring his amazing career and music.”
A musician, producer, arranger, writer, painter, and political activist, Veloso is deemed one of the most influential Brazilians since the 1960s. He first became known for his contribution to the Brazilian music movement Tropicalia, which signaled a new generation of politically outspoken artists who recreated the face of popular Brazilian music.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has recorded more than 40 albums, published five books, directed a film and has won numerous awards.
In 2003 he participated in the 75th Annual Academy Awards, where he and Mexican world music diva Lila Downs performed “Burn It Blue” from the film Frida, which received a Best Original Song nomination.
Acknowledged as one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, Caetano Veloso constantly tours and produces albums. This year, he released Live At Carnegie Hall — which documented a special collaborative concert with his friend David Byrne in 2004 — and Especial, an album with fellow Brazilians Gilberto Gil and Ivete Sangalo.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
