Artists like Agostinho dos Santos

Alfredo José da Silva, popularly known as Johnny Alf, was a Brazilian musician, sometimes known as the "Father of Bossa Nova".

Dinahir Tostes Caymmi, popularly known as Nana Caymmi, was a Brazilian singer.

Maria Rosa Canelas, better known as Rosinha de Valença, was a Brazilian composer, arranger and musician. She is considered one of the best acoustic guitarists in Brazilian music and played with many famous artists, including Baden Powell, Sérgio Mendes, Sylvia Telles and Sivuca.