Karla da Silva

Karla da Silva is a Brazilian singer and composer from Salvador, Bahia, whose music draws from the Afro-Brazilian religious traditions of Candomblé. Her 2009 album 'O Canto de Oxum' takes its name from the Yoruba goddess of love and fertility, and that song has become one of her most recognized works. She has also recorded songs like 'Samba, Amor e Carnaval' and 'Para Celebrar' that reflect the rhythmic traditions of her region.

Her discography includes albums such as 'Oxum' from 2006, 'Axé' from 2012, 'Iemanjá' from 2015, and 'Diaspora' from 2018. She has performed with musicians including percussionist Lucas dos Santos, bassist Felipe Oliveira, drummer Marcelo Carvalho, and backing vocalist Andreia Santos. Some of her music has drawn attention for its exploration of Afro-Brazilian spirituality.

Karla da Silva has performed at festivals internationally and has worked with artists like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. Her recordings continue to draw on the musical textures of samba, bossa nova, and jazz within a framework shaped by Bahian cultural roots.