A Rio singer-songwriter whose 2002 hit 'Raça Brasileira' became a national anthem of Brazilian identity.
For a quick sense of her, start with 'Raça Brasileira' and 'Pingueira'. They frame her social voice and her feel for Brazilian rhythms.
Machado came up through Rio's samba schools, and that grounding shows in songs like 'Raça Brasileira' with its lyrics about Brazilian resilience. She's known for addressing social issues in her work, which has drawn criticism alongside her popularity. Other tracks like 'Pingueira' and 'Não Quero Morrer de Amor' show her range within Brazilian popular music.
Her debut album 'Eterno Amanhecer' arrived in 1999, followed by the national hit 'Raça Brasileira' in 2002. She released several more albums including 'A Voz do Brasil' in 2002 and 'Samba de Guerrilha' in 2008, performing with a band that has included guitarist Alexandre Caldi and drummer Pedro Lima.
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