A Brazilian singer-songwriter whose music blended personal themes with regional traditions.
For a sense of her range, try 'Choro de Joquebede' alongside something like 'Ungido Pra Vencer.' They show different sides of her writing.
Her first album in 1983 included 'Sem Palavras,' which helped her find an audience. She wrote songs that dealt with both personal and social themes, sometimes drawing criticism alongside admiration. Tracks like 'Choro de Joquebede' and 'Quem Te Viu e Quem Te Vê' became part of her catalog, and other artists have covered her material over time.
She came up in Itabirito, Minas Gerais, and put out her debut album in 1983. Later albums like 'Marcas do Tempo' and 'Paixão' continued her output, and she worked with musicians including Daniel Jobim on guitar and Zé Nogueira on percussion.
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