Maria Bethânia

Maria Bethânia, born on June eighteenth, nineteen forty-six, in Santo Amaro, Bahia, is a celebrated Brazilian singer and songwriter. She embarked on her musical journey in Rio de Janeiro in nineteen sixty-four with the groundbreaking show 'Opinião' ('Opinion'). Over the years, she has earned the title of 'The Queen of Brazilian Music' due to her profound impact on the genre.

Her rise to stardom was marked by the immense popularity of her nineteen sixty-five single 'Carcará', which resonated with audiences across Brazil. With a career spanning over four decades, Bethânia has released fifty studio albums and is recognized as the most awarded artist in the history of the Brazilian Music Awards.

As the sister of renowned singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso and writer-songwriter Mabel Velloso, Maria Bethânia comes from a family deeply rooted in the arts. She is also the proud aunt of singers Belô Velloso and Jota Velloso, further enriching the Brazilian music scene.

With more than twenty-six million records sold, Bethânia ranks among the top ten best-selling music artists in Brazil. In two thousand twelve, she was honored by Rolling Stone Brasil magazine as the fifth-biggest voice in Brazilian music, solidifying her legacy as a true icon.