Nando Reis

Quoting statistics when starting an article about a performing artist is highly unusual, but in the case of Nando Reis it is necessary to show his true artistic reach. In 2016, he was the 6th most played live artist in the country, his songs were 13th on the list of most played on the radio and number 1 (#1) in the ambient sound category. Given this, it's no exaggeration to say that in his 35-year career, since he first took to the stage as Titã in 1982 (in his old band Os Titãs), his musical output has made him one of the leading Brazilian songwriters in history. To put that into context, the next artists on the list of most played songs are Caetano Veloso, Renato Russo (Legião Urbana), Lulu Santos and Djavan. Not to mention Nando's foreign side - in 2018 he toured Europe with Trinca de Ases (when he performed alongside Gal Costa and Gilberto Gil), last year he played shows in the United States and Europe with the band and he's been touring since 2010. ‘Diariamente’ sung by Marisa Monte, ‘All Star’, ‘O Segundo Sol’ and ‘Relicário’ recorded by Cassia Eller, ‘Resposta’ and ‘É Uma Partida de Futebol’ recorded by Skank, ‘Do Seu Lado’ by Jota Quest, ‘Onde Voce Mora?’ and ‘Querem meu Sangue’ by Cidade Negra. All of them were big hits in Brazil and were written by Nando Reis, alone or in partnership with the artists.