Djavan is a Brazilian Samba singer/songwriter. Djavan was born in Maceió, Brazil to a white father of Dutch descent and a black mother. He later formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD - "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' material. In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio DE Janeiro and started singing soap opera soundtracks. His first album, A Voz, o Violão e a Arte DE Djavan, was recorded in 1976 and included the hit song "Flor DE Lis". Stevie Wonder was a guest on the album Luz.
In 1999, his album Ao Vivo sold 1.2 million copies. In 2016, he was nominated for the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Portuguese Language Song and Best Singer-Songwriter Album categories. Djavan's compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, including Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer. His album Vesúvio was ranked as the 35th best Brazilian album of 2018 by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: Uma Brasileira(1995)as Djavan
Djavan: Oceano(1989)as Djavan
Djavan: Vidas Pra Contar (Audio)(2015)
Chambao puro(2005)
Grandes Nomes(1980)
Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water(2006)
A Life to Die For!(2021)
Verão 90(2019)
Fala Sério, Mãe!(2017)
Edge of Desire(2017)
The Good Side of Life!(2016)
Gloria(2025)as Self
Milton Bituca Nascimento(2025)as Self
Som Brasil Apresenta(2022)as Self
Caldeirão(2021)as Self, Self (pre-recorded video)
Jornal Nacional(2000)as Self