Criolo

Kleber Cavalcante Gomes (São Paulo, September 5, 1975) artistically known as Criolo and previously as Criolo Doido is a Brazilian singer, rapper, songwriter and actor, four times nominated to the Latin Grammy Awards. With a career starting in 1989, he was originally known in Brazil as the creator of Rinha dos MC's, but has gained worldwide attention for his solo work and, in particular, the album Nó Na Orelha (2011). In 2019, he was nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards, for "Boca de Lobo" (Best Music Video, Short Version) and "Etérea" (Best Song in Portuguese). In 2022, he was nominated again for two Latin Grammy Awards, for "Sobre Viver" (Best Rock or Alternative Album) and "Me Corte Na Boca Do Céu - A Morte Não Pede Perdão" (Best Song in Portuguese).

Criolo
Criolo at Venice Beach, 2019
Background information
Birth nameKleber Cavalcante Gomes
Born (1975-09-05) September 5, 1975
OriginSão Paulo, Brazil
GenresHip hop, MPB, samba-rock, soul, Afrobeat
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, rapper
Instrument(s)Phonic
Years active1989-present
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