Milton Nascimento
Clube da Esquina\'s visionary voice, MPB legend.
Skank
Belo Horizonte\'s massively popular pop-rock export.
Sepultura
Though formed here before moving, BH shaped their early sound.
Jota Quest
Beloved Brazilian pop-rock band from Belo Horizonte.
Pato Fu
Belo Horizonte alt-rock favorites.
The Belo Horizonte music scene
Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 4 genres. Clube da Esquina\'s jazz-tinged MPB revolution began on these street corners.
The most represented genres are pop (2), jazz (1) and metal (1). The scene also includes rock.
The earliest year on record is Milton Nascimento (1942) and the latest is Jota Quest (1994); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Milton Nascimento, Skank, Sepultura and Jota Quest. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Rio de Janeiro Brazil · 340 km
- São Paulo Brazil · 484 km
- Brasília Brazil · 625 km
- Salvador Brazil · 966 km
- Porto Alegre Brazil · 1,342 km
- Recife Brazil · 1,641 km
Questions about Belo Horizonte music
What music is Belo Horizonte known for?
Belo Horizonte is known for jazz, pop music. Notable acts include Milton Nascimento, Skank, Sepultura.
How many bands are from Belo Horizonte?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from Belo Horizonte, spanning jazz, pop, metal, rock.