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Tobias Barreto
| Brazilian Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2025 Brazilian Music Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Excellence in Brazilian music |
| Country | Brazil |
| Presented by | The Director Council of the Brazilian Music Awards |
| First award | 1988 (as Sharp Brazilian Music Awards) |
| Website | premiodamusica |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Canal Brasil (1988–present) |
The Brazilian Music Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: Prêmio da Música Brasileira) (PMB) or BTG Pactual Brazilian Music Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: BTG Pactual Prêmio da Música Brasileira) is a Brazilian music award created in 1987 by Zé Maurício Machline. It is considered the biggest and most important music award in Brazil.[1] Its goal is to value the diversity and richness of Brazilian music, recognizing artists of different genres and styles. The award seeks to highlight the contribution of musicians and composers to Brazilian culture, promoting the appreciation and recognition of talents throughout the country.
Since 1993, with the exception of 2002 and 2009, it has been held at the Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, one of the most important and traditional cultural venues in Brazil. Throughout its history, the PBM has paid tribute to great names in Brazilian music and has established itself as a prestigious event in the Brazilian cultural scene. At each edition, artists are awarded in various categories, reflecting the wide range of musical expressions present in the country.
The award was initially known by the names of its sponsors, being called Sharp Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: Prêmio Sharp), Caras Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: Prêmio Caras) and TIM Music Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: Prêmio TIM de Música). In February 2025, in the 32nd edition, the award became known as BTG Pactual Brazilian Music Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: BTG Pactual Prêmio da Música Brasileira).[2][3]
The awards are the Brazilian equivalent to the Grammy Awards for music, and it is one of the major awards in Brazil along with the APCA Prize (Brazilian Portuguese: Prêmio APCA) for television, Grand Prize of Brazilian Cinema (Brazilian Portuguese: Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro) for motion pictures, and Shell Theatre Prize (Brazilian Portuguese: Prêmio Shell de Teatro) for stage performances.
History
Creation and early years
The Brazilian Music Awards was conceived by José Maurício Machline, also known as Zé Maurício, in 1987. Machline, a passionate lover of music, television, theater and literature, created the award to value the diversity and richness of Brazilian music.[4] He sought to encourage the discovery of new talent and promote productive encounters between the various trends in contemporary Brazilian music, seeking the highest quality in all musical genres.[5][4]
Initially sponsored by Sharp Corporation, it was known as the Sharp Brazilian Music Awards from its first edition in 1988 (referring to the previous year, 1987) until 1998.[6][5] In 1995, Sharp also created an award for excellence in Brazilian theater.[6] However, in 1999, when the Sharp Music Awards was to be held for its 12th edition and the Sharp Theatre Awards for its 5th edition, the global economic crisis prevented the ceremony from taking place. The list of winners was released, but the winners received only a symbolic prize, without the traditional award ceremony.[7][8] The award ceremony was not held in 2000 and 2001.[9]
Return, new sponsorships and nomenclature
In 2002, the award was transformed into the Caras Awards, sponsored by Caras magazine.[10] The following year, it became the TIM Music Awards, sponsored by the telephone operator TIM, which lasted until 2008.[11] In 2009, the award was independently produced and had the support of the Brazilian artistic class. From that edition onwards, the award adopted the definitive name of Brazilian Music Awards.[5] In 2010, it kept the same name, sponsored by the company Vale.[12][13]
Ceremonies
| No. | Date | Local | City | Tribute | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Brazilian Music Awards | [14][15] | ||||
| 1 | 31 May 1988 | National Hotel Theater | Rio de Janeiro | Vinicius de Moraes | |
| 2 | 25 April 1989 | Copacabana Palace Golden Room | Dorival Caymmi | ||
| 3 | 15 August 1990 | National Hotel Theater | Maysa | ||
| 4 | 2 July 1991 | Elizeth Cardoso | |||
| 5 | 27 May 1992 | Luiz Gonzaga | |||
| 6 | 19 May 1993 | Theatro Municipal | Angela Maria Cauby Peixoto | ||
| 7 | 5 May 1994 | Gilberto Gil | |||
| 8 | 3 May 1995 | Elis Regina | |||
| 9 | 7 May 1996 | Milton Nascimento | |||
| 10 | 7 May 1997 | Rita Lee | |||
| 11 | 13 May 1998 | Jackson do Pandeiro | |||
| 12 | No awards were presented in 1999[a] | Maria Bethânia[b] | |||
| No awards were presented (2000–2001) | |||||
| Caras Brazilian Music Awards | |||||
| 13 | 21 August 2002 | Villa Riso | Rio de Janeiro | Gal Costa | |
| TIM Brazilian Music Awards | |||||
| 14 | 23 July 2003 | Theatro Municipal | Rio de Janeiro | Ary Barroso | |
| 15 | 7 July 2004 | Lulu Santos | |||
| 16 | 1 June 2005 | Baden Powell | |||
| 17 | 25 July 2006 | Jair Rodrigues | |||
| 18 | 16 May 2007 | Zé Keti | |||
| 19 | 28 May 2008 | Dominguinhos | |||
| Brazilian Music Awards | |||||
| 20 | 1 July 2009 | Canecão | Rio de Janeiro | Clara Nunes | |
| 21 | 11 August 2010 | Theatro Municipal | Dona Ivone Lara | ||
| 22 | 6 July 2011 | Noel Rosa | |||
| 23 | 13 June 2012 | João Bosco | |||
| 24 | 12 June 2013 | Tom Jobim | |||
| 25 | 14 May 2014 | The Samba | |||
| 26 | 10 June 2015 | Maria Bethânia | |||
| 27 | 22 June 2016 | Gonzaguinha | |||
| 28 | 19 July 2017 | Ney Matogrosso | |||
| 29 | 15 August 2018 | Luiz Melodia | |||
| No awards were presented (2019–2022) | |||||
| 30 | 31 May 2023 | Theatro Municipal | Rio de Janeiro | Alcione | |
| 31 | 12 June 2024 | Tim Maia | |||
| BTG Pactual Brazilian Music Awards | |||||
| 32 | 4 June 2025 | Theatro Municipal | Rio de Janeiro | Chitãozinho & Xororó | |
Leading winners
| Artist/group | Number of awards | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Bethânia | 24 | [17] |
| Alcione | 21 | |
| Caetano Veloso | 19 | |
| Elba Ramalho | ||
| Fundo de Quintal | ||
| Dominguinhos | 18 | |
| Zeca Pagodinho | ||
| Alceu Valença | 15 | |
| Paulinho da Viola | 13 | |
| Roupa Nova | ||
| Tim Maia | ||
| Gal Costa | 12 | |
| Hamilton de Holanda | ||
| Lenine | ||
| Milton Nascimento | ||
| Cauby Peixoto | 11 | |
| Chico Buarque | ||
| Chitãozinho & Xororó | ||
| Cristovão Bastos | ||
| Rita Lee | ||
| Yamandu Costa | ||
| Martinho da Vila | 10 | |
| Nana Caymmi | ||
| Ney Matogrosso | ||
| Roberto Carlos | ||
| Sandra Sá | ||
| Zélia Duncan |
Categories
General
- New Artist
- Audiovisual Project
- Special Project
- Electronic Release
- Foreign Language Release
- Classical Release
Pop
- Artist
- Release
Romantic
- Artist
- Release
Sertanejo
- Artist
- Release
Instrumental
- Artist
- Release
MPB
- Artist
- Release
Funk
- Artist
- Release
Rap/Trap
- Artist
- Release
Reggae
- Artist
- Release
Rock
- Artist
- Release
Roots
- Artist
- Release
Samba
- Artist
- Release
According to the council's definition, works composed, produced or performed solely by AI, in addition to those that use vocals from dead artists created by technology, will not be able to compete for the award.[18]
Council
The Director Council of the Brazilian Music Awards (Brazilian Portuguese: Conselho Diretor do Prêmio da Música Brasileira) is responsible for establishing the fundamental guidelines of the Award, resolving doubts and omissions, selecting the jurors, and casting the deciding vote to break ties. The Board is also responsible for nominating the honoree of the year.[5]
It is currently composed of: Antônio Carlos Miguel; Arnaldo Antunes; Djavan; Emicida; Gilberto Gil; Heloísa Guarita; João Bosco; Karol Conká; Ney Matogrosso; Wanderléa; Yamandu Costa and Zé Maurício Machline.[5]
Notes
- ^ There was no award ceremony for this edition, due to the uncertain economic scenario caused by the Samba effect.[7]
- ^ Maria Bethânia had been chosen as the tribute for the 12th edition. However, due to the cancellation of the award, she did not receive the honor on that occasion. Later, she was honored at the 26th edition.[16]
References
- ^ Multiple sources:
- "César Oliveira & Rogério Melo são finalistas de prêmio pela 3ª vez" [César Oliveira & Rogério Melo are award finalists for the 3rd time]. Rede Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 May 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- Fernandes, Rita (14 June 2024). "Todas as cores do Prêmio da Música Brasileira, agora em novas mãos" [All the colors of the Brazilian Music Awards, now in new hands]. VEJA RIO (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- Rocha, Irlam (3 June 2024). "Tim Maia será o grande homenageado do 31º Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [Tim Maia will be the great honoree at the 31st Brazilian Music Awards]. Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- "Prêmio da Música Brasileira homenageia Tim Maia na 31° edição" [Brazilian Music Awards honors Tim Maia in its 31st edition]. Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 September 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- Nolla, Lívia (11 June 2024). "Prêmio da Música Brasileira 2024: saiba tudo sobre a premiação" [2024 Brazilian Music Awards: learn all about the award]. Novabrasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- "Álbum da Orquestra de Mato Grosso é finalista do Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [Mato Grosso Orchestra album is a finalist for the Brazilian Music Awards]. Secretaria de Estado de Cultura, Esporte e Lazer (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 June 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- "Pernambucanos na lista do Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [Pernambucans on the list of the Brazilian Music Awards]. Diário de Pernambuco (in Brazilian Portuguese). 18 June 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Prêmio da Música Brasileira fecha acordo com BTG Pactual" [Brazilian Music Awards reaches agreement with BTG Pactual]. Valor Econômico (in Brazilian Portuguese). 6 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Mensagem, Meio & (6 February 2025). "BTG Pactual assume naming rights do Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [BTG Pactual takes over naming rights for the Brazilian Music Awards]. Meio e Mensagem - Marketing, Mídia e Comunicação (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Quem é José Maurício Machline, homem por trás do Prêmio da Música Brasileira". Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Who is José Maurício Machline, the man behind the Brazilian Music Awards. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "História, Idealizador e Conselho do Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [History, Creator and Council of the Brazilian Music Awards]. Prêmio da Música Brasileira. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ a b Duarte, Marcelo (24 April 2019). "Prêmio Sharp" [Sharp Awards] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Guia dos Curiosos. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Prêmio Sharp: Chico e Ney vencem em música e teatro" [Sharp Awards: Chico and Ney win in music and theater] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de S.Paulo. 3 June 1999. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Falta de parceiros ameaça Prêmio Sharp" [Lack of partners threatens Sharp Awards] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 3 June 1999. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ Maffei, Evangelina (13 May 2011). "1988/2018 – Prêmio da Música Brasileira – 1a. Parte (SHARP, TIM, CARAS, VALE)" [1988/2018 – Brazilian Music Award – 1st Part (SHARP, TIM, CARAS, VALE)]. Caetano en Detalle. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ Barbosa, Marco Antonio (24 August 2001). "Revista Caras reedita Prêmio Sharp" [Caras Magazine reissues Sharp Awards] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clique Music. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ Viveiros, Eduardo (25 July 2003). "Confira os vencedores do Prêmio TIM de Música" [Check out the winners of the TIM Music Awards]. Omelete. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Vale apresenta o Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [Vale presents the Brazilian Music Awards] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Vale S.A. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Prêmio da Música Brasileira" [Brazilian Music Awards] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Abramus. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian Music Awards – Editions" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Prêmio da Música Brasileira. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian Music Awards – Tributes" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Prêmio da Música Brasileira. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Prêmio homenageia cantora" [Award honors singer] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de S.Paulo. 20 September 1999. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian Music Awards – Awarded Artists". Prêmio da Música Brasileira. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Prêmio da Música Brasileira 2025 abre inscrições e regulamenta uso de IA" [2025 Brazilian Music Awards opens registrations and regulates the use of AI]. Billboard Brasil. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
