In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Caetano and the second or paternal family name is Viana.
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Djavan Caetano Viana (Brazilian Portuguese:[dʒaˈvɐ̃]; born 27 January 1949) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest singers in Brazilian history.
Early life and career
Djavan was born in Maceió, Brazil to a white father of Dutch descent and a black mother.
He later formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD – "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' material.[1] In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing soap opera soundtracks.[1] His first album, A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan, was recorded in 1976 and included the hit song "Flor de Lis".[1]Stevie Wonder was a guest on the album Luz.[1]