Vânia Sampaio

Vânia Sampaio came up in Rio de Janeiro, singing in church and at local events before working with producer Marco Brito. Her first album, 'Só Quero Te Amar,' came out in 1996. A year later, 'Eu Não Vou Deixar' became a hit across Brazil, a straightforward song about holding on that people took to heart.

She kept recording through the late 90s and 2000s, putting out songs like 'Pra Sempre Vou Te Amar,' '90º Graus,' and 'Situações.' Her music touched on samba and MPB, and she worked with other Brazilian artists, though the catalog doesn't list specific collaborations beyond that early producer credit.

Some of her views drew criticism, but she kept making music. The songs in her catalog suggest she was more interested in writing about personal resolve and everyday situations than in crafting a single signature style.