Ondina Spadacio

Ondina Spadacio is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Salvador, Bahia. She started singing in local churches and cultural events, absorbing traditional Brazilian rhythms. In 1997, record producer Aloysio Reis offered her a contract with RGE Discos, leading to her debut album 'Ondina' the following year. That album included 'Razão do Meu Viver,' which became a hit and helped establish her nationally.

Her music incorporates elements of MPB and folk, and she has worked with artists like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. In 2010, she revealed a breast cancer diagnosis, which became part of her public story alongside her advocacy for environmental and indigenous rights. She continued recording albums like 'Livre' in 2012 and 'A Música do Meu Coração' in 2018.