Vevé Calazans

Origin

Salvador, BA

Also known as

Everaldo Calazans de Almeida Filho

Years Active

2012

Genres

MPB, samba, ijexá, afoxé, chula, axé

Instruments

acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, ten-string guitar

Biography

Everaldo Calazans de Almeida Filho, better known as Vevé Calazans, was a Brazilian singer and songwriter born in Salvador, Bahia, on June 4, 1947. His musical career stood out for authoring songs that became classics of Bahian and Brazilian music, moving with ease between MPB and the axé music scene.

Vevé Calazans is widely recognized for his partnerships with major names in Brazilian music. Alongside Gerônimo, he composed "É D'Oxum", one of the greatest anthems of Bahian culture, which was recorded by artists such as Elba Ramalho and Gal Costa and was part of the soundtrack of the miniseries "Tenda dos Milagres". Another remarkable success was "Nega", performed by Emílio Santiago. His collaboration with Carlinhos Brown resulted in songs like "Ilha Grande" and "Selva Branca".

In addition to being a songwriter, Vevé Calazans also worked as a singer, releasing a self-titled album in 1986 considered to be of great relevance to Afro-Bahian music. His work, which includes over 240 songs recorded by various artists, demonstrates the versatility and importance of his work for Brazilian music, especially that produced in Bahia. Vevé Calazans passed away on April 28, 2012, in Salvador, leaving behind an expressive musical legacy.

Discography

• Vevé Calasans (1986)