Cacá Machado

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Carlos Gonçalves Machado Neto

Genres

MPB, samba

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Cacá Machado is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and classical guitar player who has made significant contributions to MPB. Alongside his musical pursuits, he is a respected historian, producer, and academic, having taught at institutions such as the University of São Paulo and UNICAMP, as well as serving in cultural leadership roles like Director of the FUNARTE Music Center. His scholarly work includes notable publications on legendary figures of Brazilian music like Ernesto Nazareth and Tom Jobim.

His recording career as a solo artist began with the critically acclaimed 2013 album Eslavosamba, which explored innovative approaches to samba. In 2018, he released his second album, Sibilina, featuring artistic collaborations with figures such as Romulo Fróes and Alessandra Leão. The album received wide acclaim, being named among the top Brazilian releases of the year by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.

Throughout his career, Machado has also composed soundtracks for film, television, and theater. His work bridges the gap between deep historical research into Brazilian culture and contemporary musical creation, aligning him with notable artists like Tom Jobim and Ernesto Nazareth.

Discography

• Eslavosamba (2013)
• Sibilina (2018)