Janaína Barros came up in Salvador, Bahia, where she grew up listening to Brazilian artists like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. She put out her first album, 'Canta Caetano,' in 2012, and followed it with a self-titled record in 2015. Her 2018 single 'A Nossa Comitiva' became a rallying point for listeners, with its lyrics about solidarity and resistance.
Her music often mixes traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary sounds. Songs like 'Pego e Beijo' and 'Trem Bao' show her feel for groove and melody. She's worked with musicians like guitarist Fernando de Oliveira and drummer Kiko Horta.
Barros has been vocal about social issues, which has drawn both support and criticism. Her 2021 album 'Coisa Boa' continued her run of releases.
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