Monica Sintra

Monica Sintra, born Maria Monica Sintra de Carvalho, started releasing music in the early 2000s. Her debut album 'Movimento' came out in 2005, and the song 'Um Mundo Melhor' from that record connected with listeners in Portugal. She grew up with music around her, her grandfather was a singer, and she absorbed Portuguese melodies as a kid.

Her work often touches on social themes. In 2019, she was involved in a campaign against bullfighting, which drew some criticism in Portugal. She's kept making music for over a decade, with songs like 'Caviar' and 'A História de Dois Irmãos' in her catalog.

Her voice has a straightforward quality that works with the material. The songs don't try to be anthems so much as conversations, 'Afinal Havia Outra' and 'Esqueci de lembrar de mim' have that direct, personal feel.