Carol Sant 'Anna

Carol Sant'Anna came up in Bahia, where she started singing in local festivals and churches. Her first album, 'Água Viva,' came out in 1997. Four years later, her second album 'Terra' included 'Canção do Sal,' which became her most recognized song.

That song, along with others like 'Cavaco' and 'Nomes de Favela,' helped establish her in Brazilian music. She's kept recording since, with albums like 'Samba Novo' in 2005 and 'A Vida É Hoje' in 2009.

Her music draws from samba and reggae, but she's worked across different styles without settling into one category. She's been outspoken about social issues at times, though the specifics of any controversies aren't detailed here.