Brazil has produced some of the most creative and richly diverse music in the world. The unique fusion of samba, bossa nova, and other traditional Brazilian music styles with the edgier, more contemporary sounds of jazz, funk, and R&B has revolutionized the musical landscape.
The most revered figures in Brazilian music remain those who emerged in the late 1950s and 1960s, influential musicians who include Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa. They, in turn, inspired a new generation of artists, names such as Daniela Mercury and Marisa Monte.
Today's Brazilian musical superstars continue to push the boundaries of experimentation and artistic creativity, noticeably the vibrant and dynamic output associated with Ludmilla and Anitta.
But they all owe a nod to the African rhythmic complexity, Portuguese melodic traditions, and Indigenous influences that underpin the essence of Brazilian music, and the soulful rhythms and endlessly warm singing styles voiced by its early exponents.
This gallery takes a look at Brazil's greatest and most influential music stars, past and present. Click and find out if your favorite singer is among them.