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Michel Teló is a Brazilian sertanejo singer-songwriter and actor, known internationally for his chart-topping hit "Ai Se Eu Te Pego." Born on January 21, 1981, in Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil, Teló began his musical journey as a child, learning the accordion and later leading his first band at age 12.
Before launching a successful solo career in 2008, he was the lead singer of the popular band Grupo Tradição. Teló's vibrant performances and catchy tunes have made him a global sensation, with his music celebrated by fans and athletes alike, including soccer stars Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. Beyond singing, he has also been a coach on "The Voice Brasil," further showcasing his dedication to mentoring emerging talent.
Melim is a Brazilian pop trio made up of siblings Rodrigo, Gabriela, and Diogo Melim, twins Rodrigo and Diogo plus their younger sister Gabi, all born and raised in Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
The group came together in 2015 and reached a national audience the following year as semifinalists on the Brazilian television competition "Superstar." Their self-titled debut album followed in 2018, filled with warm, acoustic-driven pop songs the three siblings wrote themselves.
Melim became known across Brazil for feel-good hits like "Meu Abrigo," "Ouvi Dizer," and "Gelo," blending pop melodies with gentle Brazilian singer-songwriter harmonies. That hopeful, easygoing spirit runs through their catalogue, wrapping simple wishes for peace and kindness in a breezy sound.
Gusttavo Lima is one of Brazil's biggest sertanejo stars. Born Nivaldo Batista Lima in 1989 in Presidente Olegário, in the state of Minas Gerais, he started performing as a child alongside his brothers before going solo.
His 2011 single "Balada" turned him into a household name across Brazil and carried his music well beyond, charting in countries including the Netherlands, Spain, and France. Since then he has built one of the most successful careers in modern sertanejo, filling stadiums with a run of romantic, often bittersweet hits delivered in the direct, conversational style his fans love.
Ana Castela is a Brazilian singer-songwriter born in 2003 in Mato Grosso do Sul, where she grew up on a farm near the Paraguayan border. That rural upbringing shapes both her music and her nickname, "A Boiadeira" (the cowgirl), which she embraces with cowboy hats, boots, and a wide belt.
She helped popularize agronejo, a lively blend of sertanejo (Brazilian country music) and funk, after her 2021 single "Boiadeira" went viral. Her hit "Pipoco" made her a household name across Brazil, and in 2024 she won a Latin Grammy for Best Sertaneja Music Album. Today she is one of the country's biggest young stars, known for songs celebrating rural life, romance, and her ranching roots.
Tim Maia, born Sebastião Rodrigues Maia in Rio de Janeiro in 1942, was the singer who gave Brazil its own brand of soul. He started out as a teenage drummer and singer in the Tijuca neighbourhood, spent a few restless years in the United States soaking up rhythm and blues, then came home and poured all of it into Portuguese.
His self-titled 1970 debut made him a national star almost overnight, carried by classics such as "Azul da Cor do Mar" and "Primavera". Over the next three decades he practically invented samba soul and Brazilian funk, took a famous mystical detour with the "Racional" albums, and became as legendary for his huge, unpredictable personality as for his voice. He died in 1998 at the age of 55, and his songs are still everywhere in Brazil, from beach radios to film soundtracks.
Calema are a duo of two brothers, António and Fradique Mendes Ferreira, from São Tomé and Príncipe who are now based in Portugal. Their name refers to the powerful swell of the ocean along the African coast.
After winning a national music competition back home in 2008, the brothers moved to Portugal to study and build their careers, and they were soon championed by the singer Anselmo Ralph. Blending kizomba, zouk and Afro-pop, their warm, romantic sound has made them one of the most popular acts singing in Portuguese. "A Nossa Vez" became a huge hit, ending 2017 as the most-watched non-Brazilian Portuguese-language music video on YouTube and going on to gather tens of millions of views. Today they are celebrated across the Portuguese-speaking world for their heartfelt love songs.
Mari Fernandez is a Brazilian singer from Alto Santo, in the state of Ceará, born in 2001. She started composing songs at just 15 years old and moved to the city of Fortaleza after finishing school to pursue music full time.
Her breakthrough came in 2021 with "Não, Não Vou," a song that went viral on TikTok and shot to the top of the Spotify Brazil charts, quickly followed by another huge hit, "Parada Louca." These songs made her one of the most streamed Brazilian artists and earned her the nickname "Rainha do Piseiro" (Queen of Piseiro), the upbeat, accordion-driven style of forró she helped popularize nationwide.
With around 80 songs registered to her name, Mari Fernandez has continued to top the Brazilian charts, and in recent years she has also explored sofrência and sertanejo, the heartbreak-focused styles that now sit alongside her piseiro hits.
Alexandre Pires is a Brazilian singer born in 1976 in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. As a teenager he co-founded the pagode group Só Pra Contrariar with his brother and cousin, and became its lead voice through the 1990s as the band grew into one of Brazil's best-selling acts, even scoring a hit in Spanish with Gloria Estefan.
In 2001 Pires launched a solo career blending pagode and Brazilian pop with Spanish-language ballads, winning fans across Latin America alongside his home audience. He has kept moving between those styles ever since, returning to his pagode roots on a series of live albums recorded with full bands.
Thiago Brava, born Thiago de Morais Ramos on June 14, 1986, in Goiânia, Brazil, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter working in the sertanejo style. He took up music as a teenager and broke through in 2017 with the massive hit "Dona Maria," which became one of the most-played sertanejo songs of the year. On this track he is joined by Jorge, one half of the enormously popular duo Jorge & Mateus, whose warm voice carries the song's feel-good chorus. Together they turn a simple story, a nervous young man asking a mother for permission to date her daughter, into a catchy, romantic singalong that charmed the whole country.
Amado Batista is a celebrated Brazilian singer, musician, and composer born on February 17, 1951, in Catalão, Goiás. With a career spanning over four decades, he has become one of the most successful artists in Brazilian music history, selling more than 13 million records.
Known for his distinctive blend of Brega, Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), and Sertanejo music, Amado Batista has recorded 38 albums and received numerous awards, including 28 gold, 28 platinum, and one diamond record. Aside from his music career, he has also appeared in Brazilian films during the 1980s, showcasing his versatility as an artist. His heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies continue to resonate with audiences across Brazil and beyond.
Marília Mendonça was a Brazilian singer and songwriter from Cristianópolis, in the state of Goiás. Born in 1995, she started writing songs as a child and launched her recording career in 2014, quickly becoming one of the biggest names in sertanejo music.
She was known as the Queen of Sofrência, the heartbreak-driven side of sertanejo, and helped lead the feminejo movement of women artists in a genre long dominated by men. Her powerful voice and honest lyrics about love and longing turned her into a superstar across Brazil. Marília died in a plane crash in November 2021 at just 26 years old, and she is still celebrated as one of the country's most beloved voices.
Vanessa da Mata is one of Brazil's most beloved singer-songwriters, known for her warm voice and her blend of MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) with pop, soul and reggae. Born in 1976 in the small town of Alto Garças, in the state of Mato Grosso, she taught herself music while growing up on a rich mix of Brazilian classics and international sounds. Over the 2000s she became a household name in Brazil, and she has since won a Latin Grammy Award and published her own novels.
"Boa Sorte / Good Luck" comes from her 2007 album "Sim" and is a duet with the American musician Ben Harper. She sang the melody to him over the phone, and he answered her Portuguese verses in English, giving the song its striking bilingual back and forth. The single reached number one in both Brazil and Portugal and opened the door to her international career.
Paulo Sousa is a talented Portuguese pop singer and YouTuber, born on October 31, 1991, in Coimbra, Portugal. He gained national recognition by placing third in the sixth season of Ídolos, the Portuguese version of American Idol.
Known for his soulful vocals and skills on piano, guitar, and clarinet, Paulo has released his debut album Teu in 2018, which reached number one on the Portuguese charts. Throughout his career, he has earned multiple awards at the VidYou Festival, celebrating his impact on music and social media. Paulo continues to inspire fans by blending his musical talents with engaging online content.
Liniker de Barros Ferreira Campos, known simply as Liniker, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actress born in Araraquara, in the state of São Paulo. She grew up in a musical household surrounded by samba, samba rock, and soul, and first found wide attention as the leader of the band Liniker e os Caramelows, whose viral single "Zero" and crowdfunded debut album Remonta made her one of the freshest voices in Brazilian Black music.
Liniker publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2017 and launched her solo career in 2020 with the acclaimed album Indigo Borboleta Anil. In 2022 she became the first transgender woman to win a Latin Grammy, and in 2023 she was named to a chair in the Brazilian Academy of Culture, another historic first. Her sound blends R&B, blues, and soul with the rhythms of samba rock, and CAJU, the 2024 album that includes "Tudo," is a warm, romantic showcase of that eclectic style.
Dilsinho (born Dilson Scher Neto in 1992) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro, raised on the Ilha do Governador. He got his first guitar from his father at age 13 and started out playing in local bars.
He began his career in 2009 with the band Para de Kaô, and before going solo he wrote songs recorded by other pagode and samba artists, including Thiaguinho, Alexandre Pires, and Sorriso Maroto. He launched his own solo career in 2014.
Known for blending pop, hip hop, and funk carioca into a style he calls "pagode diferentão," Dilsinho is one of the most streamed pagode artists in Brazil, and his hit "Péssimo Negócio" was the most-played song on Brazilian radio in 2019.
Luan Santana is one of Brazil's biggest sertanejo and pop stars, born on March 13, 1991, in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. He started singing sertanejo classics as a young child, and his father gave him his first guitar after spotting the talent.
Santana built a devoted following performing hundreds of shows a year before his 2009 live album, "Luan Santana Ao Vivo," sold over 100,000 copies and made him a household name. His debut studio album went gold on the strength of hits like "Adrenalina," and he has remained one of the country's top-grossing live performers ever since.
With the album "THE COMEBACK," which includes "ILHA," he leaned further into a glossier pop sound while keeping the heartfelt storytelling that first won over Brazilian audiences.
IZA is one of Brazil's biggest pop and R&B stars, celebrated for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Born Isabela Cristina Correia de Lima Lima in Rio de Janeiro in 1990, she first built a following by posting covers of artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Sam Smith on YouTube. She signed with Warner Music Brasil in 2016, and her 2018 debut album Dona de Mim earned a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album.
In 2022 she made history as the first Black Brazilian solo singer to headline the main stage at Rock in Rio, and she released her second album Afrodhit in 2023. Blending pop, R&B and Brazilian rhythms, IZA has become a leading voice in contemporary Brazilian music and a celebrated symbol of Black representation in the country's mainstream.
Nininho Vaz Maia (born Avelino Vaz Maia in 1988) is a Portuguese singer and songwriter from Lisbon, where he grew up in the working-class neighbourhoods of Olaias and Picheleira. His music grows out of the traditions of Portugal's Roma community, blending heartfelt pop melodies with the passion and rhythm of flamenco.
He first found an audience in 2013, when a home video of him singing spread across YouTube, and he went on to release popular tracks such as "Cola-te a Mim" and "Soy Gitano". "Gosto De Ti" belongs to his 2021 debut album Raízes ("Roots"), a tribute to his heritage and family. Today he is one of Portugal's most-streamed artists, loved for his emotional voice and his warm, deeply personal songs.
David Carreira is one of Portugal's biggest pop stars. Born in Dourdan, France, in 1991 and raised in a famously musical family as the son of the singer Tony Carreira, he broke through in 2011 with the album "N.1", which went straight to number one at home. Since then he has moved easily between radio pop, ballads and dance rhythms, and in 2019 he became the youngest Portuguese artist ever to sell out the Altice Arena in Lisbon.
On "Menta" he shares the microphone with Djodje, a Cape Verdean singer, songwriter and producer born in Praia in 1989 and now based in Lisbon. Djodje grew up surrounded by music, started out as a teenager in the group TC, and has become one of the leading voices of kizomba and Afropop across the Portuguese speaking world. His warm, laid back delivery, part of it sung in Cape Verdean Creole, is what gives this song its island heat.
Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress born in Rio de Janeiro in 1993. Rising from humble beginnings, she gained national fame with her 2012 debut single "Meiga e Abusada" and quickly became known for blending genres such as pop, Brazilian funk, and reggaeton.
Anitta's energetic performances and versatile style earned her the title Queen of Brazilian Pop and numerous awards, including Latin American Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, she successfully crossed over to international markets with hits like "Envolver," which topped global charts and earned her Guinness World Records. Besides music, Anitta is recognized for her advocacy in social causes including LGBTQ rights, environmental protection, and women’s empowerment.
"Maria Joana" is a 2023 collaboration between Nuno Ribeiro, the duo Calema, and the celebrated fado singer Mariza, released by Warner Music Portugal. The song blends Portuguese fado with African, Latin, and Romani-inspired sounds, telling a story of leaving home and longing that many Portuguese listeners recognize. Mariza is one of the most acclaimed fado voices in the world, while Calema, brothers António and Fradique Mendes Ferreira with roots in São Tomé and Príncipe, are known across the Lusophone world for their warm pop hits. Together with songwriter Nuno Ribeiro they turn the ache of "saudade" into a bright, danceable anthem.
Nego do Borel, whose real name is Leno Maycon Viana Gomes, is a Brazilian singer born on July 10, 1992, in Rio de Janeiro. He grew up in Morro do Borel, a hillside community in the city's North Zone, and took his stage name from the neighborhood that shaped him.
He is one of the leading voices of funk carioca, the upbeat, bass-driven style that grew out of Rio's favelas, later blending it with pop to reach a wider audience. His 2012 debut single, "Os Caras do Momento," became a breakout hit, and he went on to sign with Sony Music and release a string of successful songs, including "Diamante de Lama" and "Bonde dos Brabos."
He has collaborated with major names across Brazilian and Latin music, teaming up with Anitta and Wesley Safadão on "Você Partiu Meu Coração" and with Colombian star Maluma on "Corazón," and he became one of the first Brazilian artists to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. Beyond music, he has also worked as an actor and taken up amateur boxing.
Ana Moura is a celebrated Portuguese fado singer born in Santarém, Portugal, in 1979. Known for her hauntingly beautiful voice, she has been a prominent figure in modern fado since her debut album Guarda-me a Vida na Mão in 2003. Ana quickly rose to international acclaim, becoming the youngest fado artist nominated for a Dutch Edison Award.
Her 2012 album Desfado, produced by Larry Klein, marked a high point in her career, topping charts and earning 6× Platinum status in Portugal. Ana Moura’s music blends traditional fado with contemporary influences, captivating audiences worldwide with songs full of deep emotion and rich storytelling. She has collaborated with notable artists including Mick Jagger and Omara Portuondo, further extending her global reach.
With a career spanning over two decades, Ana Moura remains a powerful voice in Portuguese music, continuing to enchant new generations with her passionate interpretations of fado.
Caetano Veloso is a legendary Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, and political activist born in 1942 in Santo Amaro, Bahia. He rose to fame in the 1960s as a leading figure of the Tropicália movement, which blended Brazilian musical traditions like samba and bossa nova with psychedelic rock and avant-garde styles. Known for his poetic lyrics and bold experimentation, Veloso's work challenged Brazil's military dictatorship, leading to his imprisonment and exile in London.
With a career spanning over six decades, Caetano has won numerous awards including multiple Latin Grammys and Grammys. His influence extends beyond Brazil, captivating audiences worldwide through his diverse musical styles and collaborations with icons like Gilberto Gil and Os Mutantes. Veloso remains a vital voice in contemporary music and culture, celebrated for his artistic innovation and commitment to social justice.
António Zambujo is one of Portugal's most celebrated voices, a singer who has gently reinvented fado for a new generation. Born in 1975 in Beja, in the southern Alentejo region, he grew up surrounded by the area's rich choral tradition known as Cante Alentejano and fell in love early with the great fado voices, above all Amália Rodrigues. He first trained on the clarinet as a child and won his first fado contest at just sixteen.
His warm, understated style blends fado with jazz, bossa nova and Brazilian music, and it has earned him awards at home and Latin Grammy nominations abroad. This song comes from his album Cidade, written and composed entirely by fellow Portuguese musician Miguel Araújo, who also joins him on the track.
Vitor Kley is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Porto Alegre, in the south of Brazil, born in 1994. He picked up the acoustic guitar at the age of nine, was writing his own songs by ten, and recorded his first album while still a teenager.
He broke through nationwide in 2017 with the sunny, feel-good single "O Sol," which topped Brazilian radio and became one of his signature songs. Known for his warm, acoustic-pop sound and catchy, upbeat melodies, Kley has earned two Latin Grammy nominations.
D.A.M.A is a Portuguese hip-hop and pop group from Lisbon, formed in 2008 by childhood friends Francisco Pereira and Miguel Coimbra, who began writing rhymes together as schoolkids. Miguel Cristovinho later joined, rounding out the trio.
Starting out with a hip-hop sound, D.A.M.A grew into one of Portugal's most popular pop-rap acts, with their 2014 debut album Uma Questão de Princípio topping the national charts. Signed to Sony Music, they're known for upbeat, heartfelt songwriting and energetic live shows, and their songs often explore everyday emotions and relationships with a warm, sing-along energy that's made them a fixture of Portuguese radio.
Tierry is a prominent singer and songwriter from Brazil.
He initially gained recognition for his prolific songwriting, crafting hit songs for various other artists. Later, Tierry successfully launched his own career as a solo artist, captivating audiences with his heartfelt and emotional music.
Wesley Safadão is a highly popular singer from Brazil. He is known for his energetic stage presence and distinctive vocal style. His music has captivated audiences across the country, making him a prominent figure in Brazilian entertainment.
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Lexa is a vibrant singer from Brazil. She is known for her energetic performances and engaging music. Throughout her career, she has released a variety of popular songs that resonate with her audience.
Mano Walter is a singer who rose to prominence during the 2010s.
He is known for his distinctive vocal style and engaging musical presence.
Matheus & Kauan are a popular Brazilian sertanejo duo. Known for their romantic lyrics and engaging melodies, they have captivated audiences across Brazil. Their music often features a blend of traditional sertanejo sounds with modern pop influences. They have released numerous successful tracks and albums, establishing themselves as prominent figures in the contemporary Brazilian music scene.
Natiruts is a Brazilian reggae band formed in 1996 in Brasília, and one of the country's most popular reggae acts. They're known for blending reggae with rock, funk and homegrown Brazilian rhythms, and for lyrics about love, peace and everyday feeling.
"Dou Não Dou" fits that mold well, a warm, patient love song built around the coy back-and-forth of its title line, "I give, I don't give," as the singer waits for a guarded partner to finally open up.
Iolanda Costa (born 4 November 1994 in Figueira da Foz, Portugal) is a captivating Portuguese singer-songwriter known mononymously as Iolanda. She blends the soulful depths of fado with contemporary pop and R&B, creating a unique and emotive sound. From an early age, Iolanda’s passion for music was clear, leading her to study at the Conservatory and later honing her songwriting skills in London at BIMM University.
Iolanda first emerged on the national stage as a teenager on the talent show Uma Canção Para Ti and has since continued to develop her artistry through various television appearances and collaborations. Her debut EP, Cura (2023), written during the pandemic, showcases her introspective lyricism and melodic finesse. In 2024, she won the Festival da Canção with her powerful song "Grito", earning the honour of representing Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, where she achieved a top 10 finish. Iolanda’s music invites listeners into a world of heartfelt expression and modern Portuguese storytelling.
Manu Bahtidão is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born Emanuella Tenório Rocha in Major Izidoro, in the state of Alagoas. Although she was born in the northeast, she built much of her life and career in the Amazon state of Pará, where she became a leading voice in tecnobrega and Brazilian pop.
She broke through nationally in 2023 with "Daqui Pra Sempre", her Portuguese version of Loreen's hit "Tattoo", recorded with Simone Mendes. The song topped charts across Brazil and turned her into one of the country's most streamed artists. Known for her powerful voice and high energy live shows, Manu blends the party spirit of brega with heartfelt, crowd pleasing songs about love and resilience.
Felipe Araújo is one of Brazil's leading sertanejo singers, born on July 2, 1995, in Goiânia. He grew up in a musical family and started performing professionally in his teens, first fronting a rock band at school before turning to sertanejo, the romantic country-pop style beloved across Brazil.
He is the younger brother of Cristiano Araújo, a beloved sertanejo star who died in a car accident in 2015. That same year, encouraged by his father, Felipe launched his solo career, releasing his debut DVD "1dois3" in 2016.
His breakthrough came with hits like "Amor da Sua Cama" and "Atrasadinha," the latter becoming one of the biggest sertanejo anthems of its era. Known for his emotional delivery and huge presence on social media, Felipe Araújo has grown into one of Brazil's most streamed and awarded male artists, regularly collaborating with other top names in Brazilian popular music.
Aldair Playboy is a dynamic artist from Brazil, recognized for his energetic and infectious sound. He has carved out a significant presence in the Brazilian music scene by skillfully blending various popular rhythms. His music is often characterized by its vibrant, danceable quality, making his tracks popular with a wide audience.
Sergio Mendes (1941 to 2024) was a Brazilian pianist and bandleader, and one of the artists who carried bossa nova and samba to audiences around the world. Early in his career he played alongside Antonio Carlos Jobim, and in the mid 1960s he formed the group Brasil '66.
Their debut album gave them their first hit with this very song, a cover of Jorge Ben's "Mas Que Nada" sung in Portuguese with bright, breezy vocal harmonies. Decades later Mendes recorded it again with the Black Eyed Peas, introducing the tune to a whole new generation. He remains one of Brazil's most beloved musical ambassadors.
Major Lazer is an American electronic dance and reggae-fusion collective founded in 2008 by producer Diplo, who built the project's signature sound of dancehall, reggaeton, and pop over the years. The group has scored massive global hits like "Lean On," "Cold Water," and "Light It Up," and its lineup today includes Diplo alongside DJs Walshy Fire and Ape Drums.
"Sua Cara" is one of Major Lazer's boldest crossover moments: an all-Portuguese collaboration with Brazilian pop star Anitta and drag superstar Pabllo Vittar, released in 2017. The track pairs Major Lazer's booming bass production with the confidence and swagger of two of Brazil's biggest voices, making it a dance floor favorite far beyond Brazil.
Matheus Fernandes is a Brazilian singer-songwriter born in Fortaleza in 1991. Before turning to music, he worked in political marketing, and he taught himself guitar after receiving one as a gift from friends.
He built his sound around forró roots blended with sertanejo and electronic beats, and he first made a name for himself as a songwriter, penning hits like "Mulherada na Lancha" and "Chama o Samu" for Wesley Safadão. His own breakthrough came in 2019 with "Sonâmbulo," a song that went viral online and became a Carnival favorite.
In 2021, he teamed up with fellow Brazilian singer Dilsinho for "Baby Me Atende," which became one of the biggest hits of his career, reaching the top of the charts on Deezer and Spotify Brazil. Dilsinho, born Dilson Scher Neto in Rio de Janeiro, is one of Brazil's most popular pagode singers, known for hits like "Trovão" and "Refém."
Kaoma was a French Brazilian group formed in Paris in late 1988, built around the Brazilian singer Loalwa Braz, who had been living in France for years and recorded in Portuguese, Spanish, French and English. She fronted a genuinely international line-up: bassist Chyco Dru from Martinique, guitarist Jacky Arconte from Guadeloupe, keyboardist and producer Jean-Claude Bonaventure, drummer Michel Abihssira and backing vocalist Fania Niang.
In the summer of 1989 the band released "Lambada", which topped the charts across Europe and Latin America and set off a worldwide dance craze. The song was not original, though: it was an unauthorised Portuguese version of "Llorando se fue", written in 1981 by the Bolivian folk group Los Kjarkas. After a two year legal battle, French courts ruled in favour of the original authors, and the Hermosa brothers, along with Portuguese lyricists Marcia Ferreira and Jose Ari, were finally credited and compensated.
Kaoma released three albums before splitting up in 1999. Loalwa Braz kept performing until her death in Brazil in 2017, and "Lambada" remains one of the most recognisable Portuguese language songs ever recorded.
Wanessa, born Wanessa Godói Camargo on December 28, 1982, is a Brazilian pop singer and songwriter from Goiânia, Brazil. She is the daughter of the famous sertanejo singer Zezé Di Camargo, and she launched her own career as a teenager in the early 2000s. "Sem Querer" appears on her self-titled 2002 album and became one of her best-known early hits, a heartfelt pop ballad about apologizing to someone she loves after an unintentional mistake. Over her career Wanessa has moved between romantic pop and dance music, becoming one of Brazil's most recognizable female pop voices.
Matias Damásio is a celebrated Angolan singer and songwriter, known for his soulful blend of Kizomba, Semba, and romantic music. Born in Benguela, Angola, in 1982, he launched his career in 2000, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances that quickly earned him a devoted following.
Damásio gained widespread acclaim in Portugal with albums like Por Amor, which reached number four on the Portuguese Albums Chart, and Augusta, which topped the charts in 2018. His hit song "Loucos," featuring Héber Marques, further solidified his popularity across Lusophone countries. With numerous awards recognizing his talent, Matias continues to enchant fans with his rich vocals and emotional storytelling, bridging Angolan roots and Portuguese influence through his music.
NAPA is a Portuguese indie pop and indie rock band from Madeira, known for blending heartfelt lyrics with modern, melodic sounds.
Formed in 2013, the group first gained attention with their early releases before evolving their style and switching to Portuguese lyrics, which brought a more personal and authentic feel to their music. Their breakthrough came with the song "Deslocado", which won Portugal’s Festival da Canção and represented the country at Eurovision 2025, gaining international attention and viral popularity.
With influences ranging from classic rock to contemporary indie, NAPA creates music that captures themes of identity, nostalgia, and belonging.
Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, is a Colombian singer-songwriter born on February 14, 1991, in Medellín, Colombia. She is regarded as one of the most influential artists in reggaeton and urban pop, with a career spanning since 2006. Karol G has earned numerous awards including a Grammy, six Latin Grammys, and five Billboard Music Awards.
Karol G rose to international fame with hits like "Ahora Me Llama", "Tusa", and her record-breaking album Mañana Será Bonito, the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. She blends reggaeton, urban pop, and Latin R&B with powerful vocals and empowering lyrics. Beyond music, Karol G is recognized for breaking barriers for women in Latin urban music and continues to shape the genre worldwide.
João Pedro Gonçalves and Pedro Leitão are the Portuguese-language singers behind this version of "Un Poco Loco," a song from the soundtrack of Disney and Pixar's animated film Coco (2017). In the Portuguese release, João Pedro Gonçalves, a male singer, voiced the song for Miguel, the film's young hero who dreams of becoming a musician. He performs the upbeat, mariachi-flavored number during the movie's lively talent-show scene, with Pedro Leitão joining in. The track mixes Portuguese verses with playful Spanish phrases like "un poco loco" and "mi amor," matching the film's Mexican Day of the Dead setting.
Shakira (born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia) is a celebrated Colombian singer-songwriter known worldwide as the Queen of Latin Music. With a career spanning over three decades, she has mastered a blend of Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, and rock influences, captivating audiences across the globe.
Shakira rose to fame with hits like Estoy Aquí and Hips Don't Lie, and has earned multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Beyond her musical talents, she is renowned for her distinctive voice, mesmerizing dance moves, and her role in popularizing Hispanic music internationally. An advocate for education and children’s rights, Shakira also leads the Barefoot Foundation to empower underprivileged youth. Her impressive legacy bridges cultures and languages, making her one of the best-selling and most influential Latin artists of all time.
Luis Fonsi, born Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero on April 15, 1978, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known worldwide for his soulful voice and captivating Latin pop hits. Launching his career in 1997 with the album Comenzaré, Fonsi steadily gained popularity across Latin America and beyond.
His global breakthrough came with the 2017 mega-hit "Despacito," featuring Daddy Yankee, which topped charts around the world and broke multiple Guinness World Records. The song’s success earned Fonsi numerous awards, including several Latin Grammys, and helped him become an ambassador of Puerto Rican culture and music. With a career spanning over two decades, Luis Fonsi continues to blend Latin pop, reggaeton, and ballads, collaborating with international artists and inspiring fans across the globe.
Monsieur Periné is a vibrant Colombian musical ensemble hailing from Bogotá, known for their unique fusion of Afro-Colombian rhythms with Latin and European influences. Fronted by the charismatic lead vocalist Catalina García, who sings effortlessly in Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese, the band blends genres like cumbia, tango, danzón, bolero, and pop to create a sound that is both sophisticated and deeply rooted in Colombian culture.
Formed in 2008, Monsieur Periné has captivated audiences worldwide with their elegant style and infectious melodies. Their acclaimed albums, including the Latin Grammy-winning Caja de Música, showcase their talent for blending heartfelt storytelling with playful, jazzy arrangements. With a lineup of talented members playing strings, brass, percussion, and winds, Monsieur Periné continues to enchant listeners, offering a fresh, global take on traditional Latin sounds.
Princesa Alba is an artist from Colombia.
She is known for her distinctive sound and has garnered attention in the music scene. Her work often features engaging melodies and a contemporary style.
Tayrone, a popular singer from Brazil, is known for his distinctive voice and emotive performances in the arrocha genre. Often called "O Cigano" (The Gypsy), his music frequently delves into themes of love and heartbreak.
He has built a strong following with his passionate delivery and relatable lyrics.
Di Ferrero is a dynamic singer hailing from Brazil. He is widely recognized for his role as the charismatic former lead vocalist of the popular rock band NX Zero.
Following his tenure with the band, Di Ferrero has successfully launched a solo career, continuing to captivate audiences with his distinctive voice and evolving sound.
Ton Carfi is an artist from Brazil.
Gaab is a talented artist from Brazil. He is known for his unique musical style, which often blends elements of R&B, pagode, and trap. Gaab is also the son of popular Brazilian singer Rodriguinho.
Ca7riel is an Argentine singer, rapper, guitarist, and songwriter from Buenos Aires, known for mixing trap, hip-hop, funk, rock, and electronic sounds into a bold, unpredictable style.
Before becoming widely known as a solo artist and as part of the duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, he built a strong musical foundation as a guitarist and live performer. His songs are energetic, playful, and full of Argentine personality, making him a great artist for learners who want to hear modern Spanish in a creative and rhythmic way.
Ministério Zoe is a Christian worship group from São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2003 by pastors Rogério and Roberta Silva at the Apostolic Church Casa Firme.
The ministry began as a youth department before growing into a full worship band, taking its name from the Greek word "zoe," meaning "life," which appears throughout the New Testament. The group released its debut album, Deus Poderoso, in 2006, and has continued recording both studio and live albums since.
Beyond music, Ministério Zoe trains young leaders through dance, theater, and other artistic expressions rooted in their faith. Their songs blend contemporary worship sounds with heartfelt, Portuguese-language lyrics about surrender and trust in God, resonating with congregations across Brazil and the wider Portuguese-speaking world.
Natanael Rubén Cano Monge, born on March 27, 2001, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, is a groundbreaking Mexican rapper, singer, and composer.
He is best known for pioneering "corridos tumbados," a unique fusion of traditional regional Mexican corridos with modern trap and hip-hop elements. Beginning his career by uploading guitar covers and original songs on YouTube, Natanael quickly gained recognition for blending genres and storytelling. His hit "Soy el Diablo" gained international attention, especially after a remix with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny.
Signed to Rancho Humilde and Warner Latina, Cano has released several successful albums and EPs, showcasing his dynamic style. Drawing inspiration from legends like Ariel Camacho and contemporary Latin trap artists, Natanael Cano continues to innovate and shape the future of regional Mexican music.
Ximena Sariñana Rivera, born on October 29, 1985, in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter and actress known for her captivating blend of pop, rock, and Latin pop. Raised in Mexico City, she began her artistic journey early, acting in popular telenovelas and films directed by her father and penned by her mother.
Her debut album, Mediocre (2008), received critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination, showcasing her talent as a songwriter and performer. Over the years, Ximena has released several acclaimed albums, including Ximena Sariñana (2011) and No Todo lo Puedes Dar (2014), with her music reflecting deep personal experiences and Mexican cultural influences. Beyond music, she has acted in films and served as a judge on the reality show México tiene talento. With a career spanning over two decades, Ximena continues to inspire and innovate in the Latin music scene.
Hitmaker is an artist known for their captivating sound. Whether performing as a solo act, a dynamic duo, a full band, or a larger collective, Hitmaker consistently delivers music that resonates with audiences.
Rodrigo Amarante de Castro Neves (born September 6, 1976, in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian singer‑songwriter, multi‑instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for his warm, evocative voice and richly textured compositions.
Beginning his career with the beloved Brazilian rock band Los Hermanos, Amarante emerged as a leading creative force, contributing standout songs across albums such as Bloco do Eu Sozinho and Ventura. He also co-founded the samba‑big‑band Orquestra Imperial and the L.A.‑based supergroup Little Joy, blending Brazilian rhythms with indie and folk sensibilities.
In 2013, Amarante released his debut solo album Cavalo, widely acclaimed for its lyrical intimacy and musical subtlety. He gained global recognition for writing and performing the haunting bolero “Tuyo,” the theme song for Netflix’s Narcos, which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. His second solo album, Drama (2021), further explores cinematic textures and emotional depth with rich orchestrations and rhythmic innovation.
Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda, known simply as Thalía, is a celebrated Mexican singer, songwriter, and actress born on August 26, 1971, in Mexico City. Referred to as the "Queen of Latin Pop," she is one of the most successful and influential Mexican artists, having sold around 25 million records worldwide. Thalía's versatile voice transcends languages; besides Spanish, she has performed in English, French, Portuguese, and Tagalog.
In addition to her music career, Thalía gained international fame starring in popular telenovelas broadcast in over 180 countries, earning her the title of "Queen of Telenovelas." Her global impact extends beyond entertainment—she is also a businesswoman and a UNICEF Mexico Ambassador. With numerous awards, including multiple Billboard Latin Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Thalía continues to inspire fans across the globe with her dynamic artistry and enduring presence.
Jovem Ben is an artist from Brazil.
