Caetano Veloso, born August 7, 1942, in Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil, is a seminal figure in Brazilian music. A pioneer of the Tropicália movement in the late 1960s, he blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with international influences like rock and avant-garde music. His innovative style and poetic lyrics have earned him multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Veloso's enduring career, spanning over five decades, continues to inspire audiences worldwide. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Caetano-Veloso?utm_source=openai))