Moreno Veloso

Origin

Salvador, BA

Also known as

Moreno Gadelha Veloso

Years Active

1982–2024

Genres

MPB, samba, bossa nova

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar, percussion, pandeiro

Biography

Moreno Veloso is a Brazilian musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, born in Salvador, Bahia, on November 22, 1972. The son of the renowned Caetano Veloso and Dedé Gadelha, his musical journey is marked by a strong connection to MPB and constant sound experimentation.

His debut as a songwriter happened in childhood, at age nine, with the song "Um Canto de Afoxé para o Bloco do Ilê", included in his father's album "Cores, Nomes". Despite earning a degree in Physics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Moreno chose to pursue a music career, influenced by the artistic environment in which he grew up, interacting from an early age with names like Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia.

Throughout his career, Moreno Veloso has established himself in both solo projects and collaborations. He led the trio Moreno + 2, alongside Kassin and Domenico Lancellotti, with which he released the acclaimed album "Máquina de Escrever Música" in 2000. He also worked as a music producer, notably on projects with Gal Costa, and participated in groups such as Orquestra Imperial. His first solo album, "Coisa Boa", was released in 2014, followed by "Solo in Tokyo" (2011) and "Mundo Paralelo" (2024), demonstrating his versatility and constant pursuit of new sounds.

Discography

• Máquina de Escrever Música (2000)
• Ímã / +2 (Trilha Sonora Original do Espetáculo do Grupo Corpo) (2009)
• Solo in Tokyo (2011)
• Coisa Boa (2014)
• Caetano Veloso, Moreno Veloso, Zeca Veloso, Tom Veloso – Ofertório Ao Vivo (2018)
• Meu Recôncavo (ao Vivo) (2019)
• Every Single Night (2021)
• Beatriz Azevedo e Moreno Veloso – Clarice Clarão (2022)
• Mundo Paralelo (2024)