Leci Brandão

Singer, Musical Artist

1944 –

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Who is Leci Brandão?

Leci Brandão da Silva is a Brazilian singer and composer of Brazilian Popular Music. She is the daughter of Pérola Negra, one of the artists who pioneered in making the Brazilian pagode music popular throughout the land. Her performance of "Quero Sim" won the National Meeting of Samba Composers in 1973.

One of Leci Brandão's latest performances was in 2005 with Raça Brasileira: 20 Anos with many other Brazilian samba greats.

As an African-Brazilian, a woman,and an artist, Leci Brandão has long taken opportunities to declare herself against racism and all other forms of discrimination. She has lent her name, voice and cache by performing in LGBT events against homophobia.

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Born
Sep 12, 1944
Also known as
  • Leci Brandao
  • Brandão, Leci
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on July 23, 2013

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