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Ivete Sangalo
Bringing Bahia’s axé music to huge audiences through songs such as Festa and Sorte Grande.
Ivete Sangalo · Festa
- Born
- 27 May 1972
- Birthplace
- Juazeiro, Brazil
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Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Sangalo is a Brazilian singer known for an energetic stage presence and carnival performances. She rose to prominence with Banda Eva before building a major solo career.
Early life
Bahia childhood
Grew up in Juazeiro in northeastern Brazil.
First performances
Sang at school events and later in bars before entering the recording industry.
Career
- 1993
Banda Eva
Became the band’s lead singer.
- 1999
Solo debut
Released her self-titled solo album.
- 2006–2007
Maracanã concert
Recorded and released a major live performance at the stadium.
- 2010
Madison Square Garden
Recorded a New York concert for a live album and film.
Selected work
Ivete Sangalo
Her first solo album after Banda Eva.
Festa
A title song that became a signature of her repertoire.
Sorte Grande
A popular song also widely known through its refrain Poeira.
Beyond work
Television
Has worked as a presenter and talent-show coach.
Family
Has a son and twin daughters.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Further source: latingrammy.com ↗Photo: Multishow. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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