Edilma Santos came up in Salvador, Bahia, where she started performing locally. Her 2005 single "Dance" got attention outside Brazil with its upbeat rhythm. She put out her first album, "Pureza," the following year.
Her music draws from Afro-Brazilian sounds alongside pop and electronic touches. Songs like "Graça" and "Adorado" show that mix. She has worked with artists including Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso.
Her career has included public discussions about cultural representation in her work. She has addressed those conversations while continuing to perform and record.
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