Rodrigo Maranhão is a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, and GRAMMY winner. He gained international recognition in 2006 when his song "Caminho das Águas," recorded by Maria Rita, won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Brazilian Song. One of the most recorded composers in MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), his over 100 songs have been performed by top artists such as Zélia Duncan, Roberta Sá, and António Zambujo. Maranhão's debut album Bordado (2007) earned him the Prêmio da Música Brasileira for "Best Singer" and "Breakthrough Artist." He followed this with four other solo albums. As a cavaquinho teacher, he taught at prestigious institutions, including the Escola de Música Villa-Lobos, and founded the carnival band Bangalafumenga.
Featured Song:
“Devaneio” (Daydream) is from Maranhão’s 2022 album Mercado de Flores (Flower Market). The lyrics describe a journey of imagination and discovery, where dreams soar through distant realms, and the speaker finds and cherishes a deep, enduring love while yearning for more. “Where I go and where I've been / Now I know secrets by heart / And I will keep deep inside here / The greatest love.”
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