Alceu Valença is a Brazilian singer/songwriter best known for his contributions to Brazilian music, particularly the Tropicalismo movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Valença has released over 46 solo albums and collaborated with numerous other Brazilian musicians and actors.

Valença's music incorporates various styles, mostly traditional Northeastern regional styles such as forró, maracatu, frevo, and baião, as well as rock, jazz, and funk. He has toured extensively and has been hailed by fans and critics alike as one of Brazil's premier singer-songwriters.

Valença's influence is visible in contemporary music, particularly in the work of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Los Hermanos. In 2002, he was officially named a "Cultural Ambassador" by the Government of Brazil. He has also won various awards, including the Prêmio TVE's Sharp Award for Best Singer/ Song