Luan Santana
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Luan Domingos Rafael Santana (born 13 March 1991) is a Brazilian singer and composer of sertanejo universitário music. Currently he has two platinum records from his album ABPD by Luan: the live CD format and the DVD.
Currently Santana has one of the most expensive concert fees in the country, charging about R$300,000 per performance. His first live album was a bestseller throughout 2010, sellingover 500,000 copies. It remains among the best-selling albums in Brazil. His second album was recorded live in December 2010 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro
and will be released in 2011. The first single, Adrenalina
", a song that hit the top spot on the Billboard charts. The second single from this album "Química Do Amor" features Bahian singer Ivete Sangalo
.
, Mato Grosso do Sul
. He captured his entire family's attention with country songs that would not stop singing. After realizing his talent, his father gave him a guitar, to further encourage his musical desire. After his performances gained further attention, Luan sang and strummed a few notes on the guitar, from which he has become inseparable.
. In summer 2009, begins to burst the young singer, Luan breaks all attendance records for the cities where it shows, winning more and more fans and followers wherever he goes.
With the success of the songs on this CD back in August he was invited to participate in the "Rodeo of Barry 'and this time it is presented to an audience of 50,000 people, who sing along with it its major successes. Luan received prominent media expert from Barry who considered a prime example of 'country music phenomenon. "Traveling throughout Brazil to show his new work, Luan road leads to a spectacle of lights, sound and special effects with a large production, worthy of a great artist, that Brazil has begun to learn from the unmistakable tone of voice and the who has charisma on stage - a trademark of this young man who promises to spur the market swing. Luan Santana participates in major events such as backland Caldas Country, Rodeo of Barrie, besides the main Cowboy Festivals and Exhibitions Agricultural throughout Brazil. The agenda for Luan Santana closed the year 2009 with 300 concerts performed by Brazil, with an average of 25 presentations per month, he takes up his audience, a great spectacle for Luan Santana is dedicated to doing what he loves most - 'Sing' .
25, 2009 in Park Native Nations arrived in Campo Grande to the shops at the start of December. On February 13, 2010, was hospitalized in the city of Araranguá
, Santa Catarina
, with sharp stomach pains and was diagnosed with gastroenteritis combined with a virus, so its participation in the Carnival of Salvador
was canceled. Luan Santana this day 85,000 people gathered for this presentation and its only broke his own attendance record, that was before 70,000 people at a concert held in June the same year in the Exhibition Park of Campo Grande MS. In January 2010 Luan Santana makes an appearance in a week Novela Rede Globo
, Malhação, as himself, and participates in all major Brazilian TV programs
as the first Teen Idol Sertanejo. In recent participation in the Best of the Year award in Domingão do Faustão Rede Globo, Luan was acclaimed winner of the Newcomer of the Year category.
Arena in Barra da Tijuca, western Rio de Janeiro
. The performance included a catapult in the same style as the one Michael Jackson
used in various of his own concerts. The singer unveiled 15 new songs, including "A Bússola", "Não Era Pra Ser", "Super Herói" and "Palácios e Castelos". Singer Ivete Sangalo
joined him to reveal another song, called "Química do Amor". Additionally, Luan performed other songs from his first three albums.
He also impressed the fans with a magic performance. Under the guidance of illusionist Issao Imamura, the singer "flew" to the ceiling of the arena, lifted by a steel rope. In addition to Ivete, he performed alongside Spanish singer Belinda
with the song "Meu Menino, Minha Menina". Luan also performed alongside Brazilian duo Zezé di Camargo & Luciano
. According to a spokesperson, 4 million reais were invested in the production of the DVD. Production staff consisted of 800 professionals, and about 25 trucks were used to transport equipment.
in Campo Grande
, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul
. The estimated wealth of Luan Santana is 40 million reais. In the past two years, the singer moved more than 70 million reais between his concerts, record sales, advertising and licensed products. With over 150 concerts scheduled for 2011, Santana will move more than 45 million reais, and it is estimated that his accumulated wealth will double by the end of 2011.
Currently Santana has one of the most expensive concert fees in the country, charging about R$300,000 per performance. His first live album was a bestseller throughout 2010, sellingover 500,000 copies. It remains among the best-selling albums in Brazil. His second album was recorded live in December 2010 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
and will be released in 2011. The first single, Adrenalina
Adrenalina (song)
Adrenalina is the first single from Finley's album Adrenalina. The song have reached the second position on 7 June 2007.-Track listing:# Adrenalina# Medley # Niente da perdere -Chart position:...
", a song that hit the top spot on the Billboard charts. The second single from this album "Química Do Amor" features Bahian singer Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian Axé and MPB singer, songwriter, and occasional actress and television show host...
.
Biography
Santana began singing at age three in his hometown of Campo GrandeCampo Grande
-Climate:Campo Grande has a highland tropical climate, semi-humid, hot, and notably seasonal, with a dry winter season from May through September or October. Under the Koppen climate classification Campo Grande features a tropical wet and dry climate, albeit a noticeably cooler version of the...
, Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil.Neighboring Brazilian states are Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. It also borders the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the west. The economy of the state is largely based on agriculture and cattle-raising...
. He captured his entire family's attention with country songs that would not stop singing. After realizing his talent, his father gave him a guitar, to further encourage his musical desire. After his performances gained further attention, Luan sang and strummed a few notes on the guitar, from which he has become inseparable.
2008-2009: Early career and Tô de Cara
Since the packed schedule did not allow Luan Santana stopped and entered the studio to record their second CD, he decided that work would live and recorded in several cities in Brazil where his show had. Once the CD was finished, two songs began to emerge as the preferred public Luan Santana - "Tô de Cara"and "Meteoro" in that it begins to be one of the most played artists of radio stations in Brazil and in the few weeks Video "Meteor" hits the mark of 17 million hits on YouTubeYouTube
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. In summer 2009, begins to burst the young singer, Luan breaks all attendance records for the cities where it shows, winning more and more fans and followers wherever he goes.
With the success of the songs on this CD back in August he was invited to participate in the "Rodeo of Barry 'and this time it is presented to an audience of 50,000 people, who sing along with it its major successes. Luan received prominent media expert from Barry who considered a prime example of 'country music phenomenon. "Traveling throughout Brazil to show his new work, Luan road leads to a spectacle of lights, sound and special effects with a large production, worthy of a great artist, that Brazil has begun to learn from the unmistakable tone of voice and the who has charisma on stage - a trademark of this young man who promises to spur the market swing. Luan Santana participates in major events such as backland Caldas Country, Rodeo of Barrie, besides the main Cowboy Festivals and Exhibitions Agricultural throughout Brazil. The agenda for Luan Santana closed the year 2009 with 300 concerts performed by Brazil, with an average of 25 presentations per month, he takes up his audience, a great spectacle for Luan Santana is dedicated to doing what he loves most - 'Sing' .
2009-2010: Luan Santana Live
Hired by Som Livre in November Luan launches its first DVD which was recorded on AugustAugust
August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days.This month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the original ten-month Roman calendar under Romulus in 753 BC, when March was the first...
25, 2009 in Park Native Nations arrived in Campo Grande to the shops at the start of December. On February 13, 2010, was hospitalized in the city of Araranguá
Araranguá
Araranguá is a city located in the southern part of Santa Catarina state, in the south of Brazil. It has 59,134 inhabitants and was settled mainly by Azoreans and Italians. Araranguá is known as "A Cidade das Avenidas" because of its wide roads.-History:Until the 18th century, the city was...
, Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina (state)
Santa Catarina is a state in southern Brazil with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. Its capital is Florianópolis, which mostly lies on the Santa Catarina Island. Neighbouring states are Rio Grande do Sul to the south and Paraná to the north. It is bounded on the east by...
, with sharp stomach pains and was diagnosed with gastroenteritis combined with a virus, so its participation in the Carnival of Salvador
Salvador, Bahia
Salvador is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its easygoing population and countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first...
was canceled. Luan Santana this day 85,000 people gathered for this presentation and its only broke his own attendance record, that was before 70,000 people at a concert held in June the same year in the Exhibition Park of Campo Grande MS. In January 2010 Luan Santana makes an appearance in a week Novela Rede Globo
Rede Globo
Rede Globo , or simply Globo, is a Brazilian television network, launched by media mogul Roberto Marinho on April 26, 1965. It is owned by media conglomerate Organizações Globo, being by far the largest of its holdings...
, Malhação, as himself, and participates in all major Brazilian TV programs
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
as the first Teen Idol Sertanejo. In recent participation in the Best of the Year award in Domingão do Faustão Rede Globo, Luan was acclaimed winner of the Newcomer of the Year category.
2011-present
The second live album by Luan Santana, entitled Luan Santana Live in Rio, was recorded on December 11 2010 at HSBCHSBC
HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
Arena in Barra da Tijuca, western Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
. The performance included a catapult in the same style as the one Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
used in various of his own concerts. The singer unveiled 15 new songs, including "A Bússola", "Não Era Pra Ser", "Super Herói" and "Palácios e Castelos". Singer Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian Axé and MPB singer, songwriter, and occasional actress and television show host...
joined him to reveal another song, called "Química do Amor". Additionally, Luan performed other songs from his first three albums.
He also impressed the fans with a magic performance. Under the guidance of illusionist Issao Imamura, the singer "flew" to the ceiling of the arena, lifted by a steel rope. In addition to Ivete, he performed alongside Spanish singer Belinda
Belinda
The name Belinda is a common female first name of unknown etymology. It may have been coined from Italian bella "beautiful". Some scholars have speculated that Belinda derives from the Germanic given name Betlindis, or possibly a contracted form of Old High German Betlinde, meaning "bright serpent"...
with the song "Meu Menino, Minha Menina". Luan also performed alongside Brazilian duo Zezé di Camargo & Luciano
Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano
Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano are Brazil's most famous sertanejo/country duo and brothers. They were born in Pirenópolis, Goiás. Zezé is the artistic name for Mirosmar José de Camargo and Luciano the artistic name for Welson David de Camargo....
. According to a spokesperson, 4 million reais were invested in the production of the DVD. Production staff consisted of 800 professionals, and about 25 trucks were used to transport equipment.
Legacy and Wealth
In February 2011, Santana acquired a mansion valued at about 10 million reaisBrazilian real
The real is the present-day currency of Brazil. Its sign is R$ and its ISO code is BRL. It is subdivided into 100 centavos ....
in Campo Grande
Campo Grande
-Climate:Campo Grande has a highland tropical climate, semi-humid, hot, and notably seasonal, with a dry winter season from May through September or October. Under the Koppen climate classification Campo Grande features a tropical wet and dry climate, albeit a noticeably cooler version of the...
, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil.Neighboring Brazilian states are Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. It also borders the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the west. The economy of the state is largely based on agriculture and cattle-raising...
. The estimated wealth of Luan Santana is 40 million reais. In the past two years, the singer moved more than 70 million reais between his concerts, record sales, advertising and licensed products. With over 150 concerts scheduled for 2011, Santana will move more than 45 million reais, and it is estimated that his accumulated wealth will double by the end of 2011.