Gaby Amarantos

Gaby Amarantos' voice is a bridge between the ancestral and the futuristic. From her early days in the choir of the Paróquia de Santa Teresinha do Menino Jesus in the Jurunas neighborhood of Belém, her deep yet velvety tone already stood out. She soon brought that power to local bars with Banda Chibantes, where violinist Cléber Viana provided an intimate accompaniment. But it was with tecnobrega —the rhythm that exploded in Northern Brazil— where she found her most recognizable sound: a blend of electronic beats, folk melodies, and an energy that resonates in every note. Her aesthetic, with giant jumps, 20-centimeter shoes lit with leds, and costumes that defy conventional color schemes, is not just a disguise: it’s part of her identity, as if each accessory told a story of resistance and celebration.

Her breakthrough came in 2009 when she reimagined Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) by Beyoncé with a local twist. The song, adapted by Os Brothers, went viral, earning her the nickname "Beyoncé do Pará." But the real turning point was in 2012, when she released her first solo album, Treme, produced by Carlos Eduardo Miranda and Felix Robatto. There, she not only proved her ability to reinvent rhythms but also demonstrated she could headline: the track Ex Mai Love became the theme song for the novela Cheias de Charme on Rede Globo, and Xirley racked up over 300,000 views on YouTube without massive promotion. She never aimed to be a global star; she wanted her music to sound authentic in every corner of Brazil.