Top 10 Richest Musicians in Brazil And Their Net Worth

The richest musicians in Brazil are among the most successful and highly influential music figures in the Americas, meanwhile, with their influence in the music industry, cut across so many other sectors like the likes, entertainment, fashion, films, and even product and services.

Brazilian music was primarily created through the blending of European, Native Indigenous, and African elements. Up until the nineteenth century, Portugal served as the entry point for the majority of the influences that helped shape Brazilian music, even though many of these components were more commonly of European than Portuguese origin.

According to Wikipedia the primary contribution of the African element was the variety of rhythms, as well as a few dances and instruments that played a larger part in the growth of popular music and folk, which flourished particularly in the twentieth century. Brazilian sounds have been forming in popular music since the late eighteenth century, with samba being the most representative and being recognized by UNESCO as a cultural treasure.

Additionally, most of the richest Brazilian musicians have incorporated different music styles into their music, there is no doubt that Brasil music and sound and the Samba genre is one of the music styles that has grown so much that it has gained adoption from so many musicians in the world.

Below is the table of the richest musicians in Brazil with the name of each singer/musician and their net worth; 

1. Xuxa – $180 million

Xuxa is the richest musician in Brazil and one of the most famous personalities in Brazil. She is a Brazilian television host, singer, businesswoman, and actress. Xuxa, also known as the “Queen of Little Ones,” created the biggest empire in Latin America for children’s entertainment. She broadcast television shows simultaneously in Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and the United States in the early 1990s, reaching about 100 million viewers each day.

Xuxa is the best-selling Brazilian female singer with over 30 million copies of her records sold worldwide over the course of her 30-year career. In the early 1990s, her net worth was estimated to be $100 million USD. She is still one of Brazil’s most well-known celebrities as of 2020. She is a successful businesswoman as well, and she has the highest estimated net worth of any Brazilian female artist.

2. Ivete Sangalo – $100 million

Ivete Sangalo is the second-richest Brazilian musician as well as one of the most influential and popular personalities in Brazil. Sangalo began singing and playing guitar as a child at the school where she attended.

Meanwhile, in August 1992, she performed at her first concert in Ondina, Salvador. She won the Dorival Caymmi trophy—regarded as the Grammy of Bahian music—with that performance.

She has since appeared on six albums with Banda Eva and seven solo albums of her own. Sangalo is renowned for her live performances, charisma, and powerful voice. Additionally, she has a huge fan base in Portugal, where people like her music. She has 25 million albums sold and has won four Latin Grammy Awards.

3. Anitta – $50 million

Anitta has a net worth of $50 million as a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She rose to prominence after releasing her debut single “Show das Poderosas” in 2013. The single’s success led to a major contract with Warner Music Brasil. In 2013, Anitta released her self-titled debut studio album and the album debuted at number one in Brazil and was certified 5 times platinum including her 2014 album and 2015 albums respectively.

Furthermore, she has been nominated for and won some of the most prestigious awards any musician would have dreamed of winning, like the Latin Grammy Awards, Latin American Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, and Premios Lo Nuestro awards

Meanwhile, Anitta is the first Brazilian artist to win the Best Latin American Act award, having won five MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Brazilian Act. She was listed among the most powerful celebrities on social media in 2017 by Billboard. Anitta was the first artist from Brazil to receive an MTV Video Music Award in 2022.

4. Daniela Mercury – $50 million

Daniela Mercury is one of the powerhouses of Brazilian music and a viable leading figure in the music industry in Brazil and all of Latin America and Latin countries. With a net worth of $50 million dollars, she is one of the richest musicians in Brazil.

In her solo career, the Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress, and television host had 24 singles that reached the Top 10, with 14 of them peaking at No. 1. She has sold over 20 million records worldwide. She received six Brazilian Music Awards, an APCA award, three Multishow Brazilian Music Awards, and two VMB awards for Best Music Video and Photography in addition to winning a Latin Grammy for her album Balé Mulato – Ao Vivo.

5. Sérgio Mendes – $45 million

Sérgio Mendes who is a Brazilian musician is one of the musicians in Brazil that have gained success abroad, Mendes, in particular, had great success in the United State where he primarily performed his tours and where his albums were recorded.

The international success of his band Brasil ’66 launched the career of Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes. He performs bossa nova which is heavily influenced by jazz and funk, with over 55 albums to his credit. As a co-writer of the song “Real in Rio,” which is from the animated movie Rio, he was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 for Best Original Song.

6. Claudia Leitte – $20 million

The sixth richest Brazilian musician in this list of richest musicians in Brazil is phenomenal Claudia Leitte with a net worth of $20 million dollars.

As the lead vocalist for the Axé band Babado Novo, she rose to prominence in late 2002. According to the Brazilian Association of Record Producers, the group had a run of continuously certified diamond hit singles in Brazil and five albums that were gold or platinum from 2003 to 2007.

Leitte launched a solo career and released her debut album, Ao Vivo em Copacabana (2008), which was captured live in front of more than a million audiences. The album earned the singer triple platinum and gold certifications, making her one of Brazil’s biggest stars.

7. Wanessa Camargo – $20 million

Wanessa Camargo has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars according to Celebrity Net Worth. She is one of the most influential and popular musicians as well as a leading figure in Brazil, Camargo has her picture on most of the products in Brazil that are targeted at teenagers and young adults.

Wanessa Camargo, Carmago’s self-titled debut studio album, was released in 2000 after she signed with BMG. It sold 150,000 copies and featured the singles “O Amor no Deixa,” “Enamorado por Você,” and “Eu Posso Te Sentir.” Its musical style was primarily country. “Eu Posso Te Sentir,” “Tanta Saudade,” and “Gostar de Mim” were released as singles from her second album of the same name, Wanessa Camargo, which was released in 2001.

8. Seu Jorge – $20 million

Seu Jorge is a singer, songwriter, and actor from Brazil. Many see him as a reviver of Brazilian pop samba. In addition, Jorge is well-known for playing Pelé dos Santos in the 2004 movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Mané Galinha in the 2002 movie City of God. Many of his fellow musicians, including Beck and David Bowie, have praised his musical output.

In 2001, Jorge released Samba Esporte Fino, his first studio album. Furthermore, in 2005, he also released the albums Cru. Meanwhile, his songs and performance have garnered him accolades and award nominations, he is one of the richest musicians in Brazil.

9. Michel Teló – $10 million

When Michel Teló was 12 years old, he started a band and continued to learn various instruments, such as the piano, harmonica, and guitar. Michel Teló first began playing music when he was a young child. After four years, he joined the band Grupo Tradicao.

Meanwhile, for “Michel Teló Ao Vivo,” he was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Sertanejo Album. At the Melhores do Movimento Country Awards, he received numerous nominations, including those for Hit of the Year, Best CD, Best Show, and Best Singer Solo.

Furthermore, he is perhaps best known on a global scale for his number-one single “Ai Se Eu Te Pego.” Popular football players frequently perform the song’s accompanying dance during celebrations, which helped to increase the song’s appeal on a global scale.

10. Felipe Dylon – $10 million

Lastly, the tenth richest Brazilian musician on this list with an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars and a huge influence and popularity is Felipe Dylon.

Dylon started making music when he was just 10 years old, and his lyrics frequently reference his upbringing. His musical training began when he took guitar lessons in his school band. Later, he moved on to performing solo. After its release in 2002, his self-titled debut album received a Gold certification in Brazil.

With the release of his popular hour-long DVD, Nas Internas, which contains a lot of the work from his debut album, Dylon rose to young heartthrob status among Brazilians.

BONUS

• Luan Santana – – $10 million
• Felipe Dylon – $10 million
• Pabllo Vittar – $8 million
• Babi Rossi – $8 million
• Marjorie Estiano – $6 million
• Danielle Winits – $5 million

Richest Musicians in Brazil

The list below highlights the richest Brazilian musicians and their net worth;

1. Xuxa – $180 million
2. Ivete Sangalo – $100 million
3. Anitta – $50 million
4. Daniela Mercury – $50 million
5. Sérgio Mendes – $45 million
6. Claudia Leitte – $20 million
7. Wanessa Camargo – $20 million
8. Seu Jorge – $20 million
9. Michel Teló – $10 million
10. Felipe Dylon – $10 million