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Public records list Cazuza as a singer-songwriter, singer and composer. Cazuza was born on April 4, 1958 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Death is recorded on July 7, 1990, at the age of 32. Schooling on record includes St. Ignatius College. Awards on record include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2010) and Brazilian Music Awards.
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
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / composer / songwriter / poet
2. Background
- University
- St. Ignatius College
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
- Brazilian Music Awards
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.cazuza.com.br
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cazuza
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q731775
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cazuza born?
Born April 4, 1958.
When did Cazuza die?
Died July 7, 1990, aged 32.
Where was Cazuza from?
Cazuza was from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What did Cazuza do?
Cazuza worked as singer-songwriter, singer, composer, songwriter, poet.
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