Caetano Veloso live in concert.
ON TOUR

Caetano Veloso

15
critic concert reviews
global

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

82
%
Based on 
15
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
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Real Live Certified  

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Critic Consensus

Caetano Veloso is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 15 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Caetano Veloso is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. Caetano Veloso concert reviews describe live shows and performances as genuine and satisfying.

ON TOUR

Classic Hall, Recife, Brazil (October 25); Classic Hall, Recife, Brazil (October 26); Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil (November 9); Arena Castelão, Fortaleza, Brazil (November 16); Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil (November 30); Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil (November 30); Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil (December 14); Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil (December 15)

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Artist Info

Genre
global
Origin
Santo Amaro, Brazil (8/7/1942)
Bio
Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. He was born in Santo Amaro da Purificacao, Bahia, Brasil, the fifth of the seven children born to Jose Telles Veloso ("Seu Zezinho") and Claudionor Vianna Telles Veloso ("Dona Cano").
Has Performed With
Gilberto Gil

Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts Desk (UK)

April 25, 2017
80
%
As bright as the likes of David Byrne and Brian Eno, but also a genuine pop star, beloved by chamber maids and taxi drivers as well as the intellectual liberal elite.

The Arts Desk (UK)

May 5, 2016
80
%
Gil seems more direct and grounded (his voice at times reminded me of Nina Simone in its deep tenderness) while Veloso is a sprite, more androgynous, sometimes perverse

musicOMH (UK)

July 4, 2015
70
%
That London is one of the chosen dates should also have special significance as it was their chosen destination for exile in 1971 after being incarcerated during Brazil’s brutal dictatorship.

The Guardian (UK)

July 2, 2015
80
%
Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are no strangers to major London venues but it’s rare for them to perform together.

Evening Standard (UK)

July 2, 2015
80
%
Although they were co-founders of the Tropicalia movement in the Sixties and have frequently played together over the years this was a rare event.

Consequence (USA)

September 22, 2014
%
Chicago, USA

The Guardian (UK)

May 29, 2014
100
%
The one-time hero of the Tropicalia movement of the 60s has worked with a young trio led by guitarist Pedro Sa on his last three albums.

Past critic reviews published in

Surviving the Golden Age (USA), The Village Voice (USA), The Village Voice (USA), The Village Voice (USA)

Image Credit

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