Lidia Maria is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Salvador. She first gained attention in 1996 with her debut album and the song "Beijos Salgados," a ballad about unrequited love that connected with listeners across Brazil. Some critics at the time questioned the song's themes, but it became her signature track.
Her music draws from pop and MPB, and she has worked with artists like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Seu Jorge. Other songs in her catalog include "A sós," "Alma Leve," and "Dança Na Chuva." She has released albums such as "Um Novo Olhar" in 1997 and "Minha Alma" in 2003.
Lidia Maria has been open about personal challenges in her life and music, which has led her to speak on mental health and women's issues. Her band has included guitarist Paulo Cesar Barros and backing vocalist Renata Jambeiro.
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