Djavan (full name Djavan Caetano Viana) is an important Brazilian singer/songwriter, born 27 January 1949, in Alagoas, Brazil. Djavan combines traditional South American rhythms with popular music drawn from America, Europe and Africa. He can aptly be categorized in either of the following musicial genres: Música Popular Brasileira, Samba, Brazilian pop and Latin dance. History Born into a poor family in Maceió (capital of Alagoas, Northeastern Brazil), Djavan formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD - "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' singles. In 1973 Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing in local nightclubs. After competing in several festivals, he gained attention and recorded the album "A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan" in 1976. The album included the song "Flor de Lis" which became one of his most memorable hits. Albums that followed included his other musical influence, African music, and additiona

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