Ney Matogrosso

Ney Matogrosso
Matogrosso in 2014
Matogrosso in 2014
Background information
Birth nameNey de Sousa Pereira
Born (1941-08-01) 1 August 1941 (age 83)
Bela Vista, Mato Grosso,[a] Brazil
GenresMPB, folk rock, pop rock, glam rock
Occupation(s)Singer, music producer
Years active1971–present
Signature

Ney de Souza Pereira (born 1 August 1941), known professionally as Ney Matogrosso (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈnej ˌmatuˈɡɾosu]), is a Brazilian singer who is distinguished for his uncommon countertenor voice. He was ranked by Rolling Stone as the third greatest Latin American singer of all time.[1]


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  1. ^ "2014 Latin Recording Academy® Special Awards".