Ed Motta

World Music Singer

Birthday August 17, 1971

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Age 52 years old

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About

Singer and keyboardist whose music spans across numerous genres, including rock, funk, jazz and música popular brasileira. Among his most acclaimed releases are the platinum-selling Manual Prático para Festas, Bailes e Afins (1997) and the Latin Grammy-nominated Aystelum (2005). 

Before Fame

He began his music career as the singer for the short-lived rock act Kabbalah. 

Trivia

He translated Phil Collins' songs for the Disney film Tarzan (1999) into Brazilian Portuguese.

Family Life

He married Edna Márcia Lopes. He is the nephew of the late singer Tim Maia

Associated With

He recorded the song "Ainda Lembro" with Marisa Monte.