Cazuza

Cazuza
Background information
BornApril 4, 1958
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedJuly 7, 1990(1990-07-07) (aged 32)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1978–1990
Formerly ofBarão Vermelho
Websitecazuza.com.br

Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto, better known as Cazuza (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈzuzɐ]; April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990), was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro. Along with Raul Seixas, Renato Russo and Os Mutantes, Cazuza, both while fronting Barão Vermelho and at solo career, is considered one of the best exponents of Brazilian rock music.[1] In his 9-year career, he sold more than 5 million albums and achieved 11 number one singles and 18 Top 10 singles in Brazil.

  1. ^ Dapieve, Arthur (2000). BRock – o rock brasileiro dos anos 80. São Paulo: DBA. ISBN 85-7234-253-2.