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My Take
Cazuza is one of those figures whose myth grows louder the longer he's gone. Dead at 32, he fronted Barao Vermelho and then carved out a solo career that put him among the giants of Brazilian rock alongside Renato Russo and Os Mutantes. What draws me in isn't just the music but the poetry behind it; he wrote like someone burning the candle at both ends because he knew the night was short. The 2010 Order of Cultural Merit, awarded decades after his death, tells me Brazil never let him fade. I admire artists who turn a brief life into a permanent voice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cazuza
- Name (Japanese)
- カズーザ
- Reading
- かずーざ
- Born
- April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / composer / songwriter / poet
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St. Ignatius College
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
- Brazilian Music Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.cazuza.com.br
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cazuza
Frequently asked questions
When was Cazuza born?
April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990.
Where is Cazuza from?
Cazuza is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does Cazuza do?
Cazuza works as singer-songwriter, singer, composer, songwriter, poet.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.