Caetano Veloso

Caetano Veloso (born 7 August, 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers.

He was born in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia, the fifth of the seven children born to Jos&

Caetano Veloso (born 7 August, 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers.

He was born in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia, the fifth of the seven children born to José Telles Veloso ("Seu Zezinho") and Claudionor Vianna Telles Veloso ("Dona Canô"). He chose the name for his baby sister (Veloso's parents's sixth child), named after a famous song of the time (18 June, 1946) by Nelson Gonçalves, Maria Bethânia. His sister preceded him to fame as a singer in the mid-1960s.