Di Melo, born Roberto de Melo Santos in Recife, Brazil, on April 22, 1949, is a multifaceted artist whose music seamlessly blends Brazilian rhythms with soul, funk, and psychedelia. His self-titled 1975 debut album, featuring collaborations with Hermeto Pascoal and Heraldo do Monte, has become a sought-after classic. After a period of relative obscurity, his work was rediscovered in the late 1990s, leading to a resurgence in his career. In 2016, he released "Imorrível," followed by "Atemporal" in 2019, a collaboration with the French band Cotonete. Di Melo's enduring influence was cemented in 2022 when his debut album was recognized as one of the 500 greatest in Brazilian music history. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Di_Melo?utm_source=openai))