Fernanda Takai
Fernanda Barbosa Takai (born 25 August 1971) is a Brazilian singer, better known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Pato Fu. She has also been working on a solo career since 2007. In 2011, she collaborated with Atom™, Toshiyuki Yasuda and Moreno Veloso on the track "Águas de Março" for the Red Hot Organization's most recent charitable album Red Hot + Rio 2.
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Fernanda Takai
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- Name
- Fernanda Takai
- Birth Name
- Fernanda Barbosa Takai
- Born
- 25 August 1971
- Occupation
- * Singer
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Fields
- alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
- Education
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Honours
- Prêmio Jabuti
- Languages
- Portuguese · Brazilian Portuguese
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Fernanda Barbosa Takai (born 25 August 1971) is a Brazilian singer, better known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Pato Fu. She has also been working on a solo career since 2007. In 2011, she collaborated with Atom™, Toshiyuki Yasuda and Moreno Veloso on the track "Águas de Março" for the Red Hot Organization's most recent charitable album Red Hot + Rio 2.
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The album is a follow-up to the 1996 Red Hot + Rio. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.
Fernanda Takai studied at Federal University of Minas Gerais. The recorded working language is Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are alternative rock, indie rock and experimental rock. Suzanne Vega is recorded as an influence. Residence is recorded at Pampulha. Distinctions recorded are Prêmio Jabuti.
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• Name — Fernanda Takai • Birth Name — Fernanda Barbosa Takai • Born — 25 August 1971 • Origin — Serra do Navio, Amapá, Brazil • Genre — * Alternative rock • experimental rock • indie rock • art rock • MPB • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter • musician • Years Active — 1988–present • Label — Rotomusic, BMG Cogumelo (1992–2004) Sire (1982–1994) • Associated Acts — Pato Fu
Life and career
Life and career
Born in Serra do Navio, Amapá, Takai was raised in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. She is half Portuguese descent from her mother's side and half Japanese descent from her father's side. Since the year 2007, she's been working on a solo career, but hasn't left Pato Fu. In 2021, her album Será Que Você Vai Acreditar? was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album.
Pato Fu
Pato Fu
• Rotomusic de Liquidificapum (1993) • Gol de Quem? (1994) • Tem Mas Acabou (1996) • Televisão de Cachorro (1998) • Isopor (1999) • Ruído Rosa (2001) • Toda Cura para Todo Mal (2005) • Daqui Pro Futuro (2007) • Música de Brinquedo (2010) • Não Pare Pra Pensar (2014)
Solo
Solo
• Onde Brilhem os Olhos Seus (2007) (Brazil: 60,000) • Luz Negra (2009) (Brazil: 20,000) • Fundamental (2012) (with Andy Summers) (Brazil: 10,000) • Na Medida do Impossível (2014) (Brazil: 10,000) • O Tom da Takai (2018) (Brazil: 5,000)
Guest appearances
Guest appearances
• Herbert Vianna – O Som do Sim (2000) • Various – Um Barzinho, um Violão: Jovem Guarda (2005) • Various – Renato Russo - Uma Celebração Multishow - Ao Vivo (2006) • Clã – Cintura (album) (2007) • Various – Um Barzinho, Um Violão - Novela 70 (2008) • Projecto Fuga – 01 (2008)
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Fernanda Takai born at Serra do Navio.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Fernanda Barbosa Takai. Her recorded languages were Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. She married John Ulhoa. Formation and teaching. Takai studied at Federal University of Minas Gerais. Her recorded influences include Suzanne Vega.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 15 August 2026.
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