Maria Gadú, Duo Carioca

Following on the footsteps of greats such as Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, at only 27 Maria Gadu is widely recognised as the brightest new star to emerge in Música Popular Brasileira over the last decade.

Nominated twice for a Latin Grammy Award – for ‘Best Artist’ and ‘Best Songwriter’ – her self-titled debut album was certified platinum in Brazil and gold in Italy. Her eclectic sound incorporates the rootsy acoustic sound of her São Paulo hometown with a brave new blend of samba, Afro-beat, and funk.