Herbert Vianna (born on May 4th, 1961) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and one
of the founding members of the legendary rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. He
has written songs for numerous artists, including Daniela Mercury, Ivete
Sangalo, and Marisa Monte. Influenced by the music of northern Brazil, he
released Ê Batumaré, his solo debut, in 1992. The album was recorded in Vianna’s
garage with semi-professional equipment and was considered too experimental by
critics and audiences alike. Between Paralamas’ Nove Luas (1996) and Hey Na Na
(1998), he released the stripped-down aco...