Fernanda Takai
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Fernanda Barbosa Takai is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian singer, better known as the lead vocalist of rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...

 band Pato Fu
Pato Fu
Pato Fu is a Brazilian rock band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The band was formed by lead singer Fernanda Takai, guitarist John Ulhoa and bassist Ricardo Koctus, in 1992. Their drummer, Xande Tamietti, joined the band in 1996, as did keyboardist Lulu Camargo in 2005...

. She has also been working on a solo career since 2007, and recorded a single solo album.

In 2011, she collaborated with Atom™, Toshiyuki Yasuda
Toshiyuki Yasuda
Japanese electronic artist and composer Toshiyuki Yasuda was born in 1973 in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture in Japan, and is a former member of Fantastic Plastic Machine.-Background:...

, and Moreno Veloso
Moreno Veloso
Moreno Veloso is a Brazilian musician and singer. He is one of the sons of the Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso and his first wife Andréa Gadelha Veloso. Brazilian singer Gal Costa is Moreno Veloso's godmother.Veloso studied physics at a university but turned instead to music and singing...

 on the track "Águas de Março" for the Red Hot Organization's
Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...

 most recent charitable album "Red Hot+Rio 2." The album is a follow-up to the 1996 "Red Hot + Rio
Red Hot + Rio
Red Hot + Rio is a compilation album produced by Paul Heck as part of the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series intended to promote AIDS awareness. This installment is a contemporary tribute to the Bossa nova sound, especially the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim...

." Proceeds from the sales will be donated to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.

Biography

Takai was raised in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...

, Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...

. She is of Japanese and Portuguese descent. Since the year 2007, she's been working on a solo career, but hasn't left Pato Fu.

Pato Fu

  • Rotomusic de Liquidificapum
    Rotomusic de Liquidificapum
    Rotomusic de Liquidificapum is the first album of the Brazilian rock band Pato Fu. It was released in 1993.- Tracks :- Personnel :* Fernanda Takai - lead vocals, rhythm guitar* John Ulhoa - lead guitar, vocals; programming...

    (1993)
  • Gol de Quem?
    Gol de Quem?
    - Personnel :* Fernanda Takai - lead vocals, rhythm guitar* John Ulhoa - lead guitar, vocals; programming* Ricardo Koctus - bass, vocals...

    (1994)
  • Tem Mas Acabou
    Tem Mais Acabou
    Tem Mas Acabou is the third studio album of the Brazilian rock band Pato Fu. Tem Mas Acabou tries to change the pop sound that gave them their hit "Sobre o Tempo". The hit "Pinga" tries to establish a Brazilian atmosphere through the lyrics, even if the instrumental backing is a blend of rock and...

    (1996)
  • Televisão de Cachorro
    Televisão de Cachorro
    Televisão de Cachorro is the fourth studio album of the Brazilian rock band Pato Fu. The album was produced by Dudu Marote. Televisão de Cachorro in Pato Fu's career and the first produced in part by Dudu Marote sold 120,000 copies and strengthened the bonds between them, leading to the next album...

    (1998)
  • Isopor (1999)
  • Ruído Rosa
    Ruído Rosa
    Ruído Rosa is the sixth album of the Brazilian rock band Pato Fu.- Track listing :# Eu # Ninguém # Day After Day # Tribunal de Causas Realmente Pequenas # Menti Pra Você, Mas Foi Sem Querer # Ruído Rosa # Deus # 2 Malucos...

    (2001)
  • Toda Cura para Todo Mal
    Toda Cura para Todo Mal
    Toda Cura Para Todo Mal is a 2005 album by the Brazilian rock band Pato Fu. The album was produced by John Ulhoa. It was released in 2006 in DVD with videos of the whole music, see Toda Cura para Todo Mal ....

    (2005)
  • Daqui Pro Futuro
    Daqui Pro Futuro
    Daqui Pro Futuro is an album released by the Brazilian rock band Pato Fu. It was released on August 10, 2007 and distributed by Tratore, began as the only independent album, Rotomusic. Along with their last album, it was still recorded by 128 Japs, John's studio at his house, the band made,...

    (2007)
  • Música de Brinquedo (2010)

Guest appearances

  • Herbert Vianna
    Herbert Vianna
    Herbert Lemos de Sousa Vianna is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist mainly known for his work with rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso.- Biography :...

     - O Som do Sim (2000)
  • Various - Um Barzinho, um Violão: Jovem Guarda (2005)
  • Various - Renato Russo - Uma Celebração Multishow - Ao Vivo (2006)
  • Clã
    Clã
    Clã is a Portuguese pop-rock band of a mixed nature in terms of style, ranging from moments of pure balladry, through jazzy details, to enthusiastic pop songs. They are currently regarded as one of the best Portuguese bands...

     - Cintura
    Cintura
    Cintura is the eighth album from the band Clã.Most songs were written by Hélder Gonçalves and Carlos Tê. Also participated in writing Arnaldo Antunes and Adolfo Luxúria Canibal...

    (2007)
  • Various - Um Barzinho, Um Violão - Novela 70 (Cap. 1) (2008)
  • Projecto Fuga - 01 (2008)

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