Joca Martins

Origin

Pelotas, RS

Years active

1986

Genres

música nativista, música gaúcha

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Joca Martins is a renowned Brazilian singer and interpreter of traditional nativist music, born in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Throughout a career spanning nearly four decades, he has become a pillar of gaúcho culture, bringing the authentic sounds and stories of the southern pampas to audiences across Brazil and abroad. His remarkable contributions have earned him critical acclaim, multiple gold records, and prestigious accolades such as the Açorianos Award and the Vitor Mateus Teixeira Prize.

His extensive discography includes dozens of successful albums and DVDs, featuring beloved tracks like Domingueiro and Se Houver Cavalo Crioulo. He has also collaborated with other notable regional artists, such as Juliana Spanevello, and recorded works honoring legendary figures like Jayme Caetano Braun. Beyond his recordings, Joca Martins has proudly represented Brazilian culture internationally with performances in neighboring South American countries and the United States.