Ivete Sangalo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ivete Sangalo
Sangalo in 2011
Born	Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo (1972-05-27) 27 May 1972 (age 53) Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil
Other names	Queen of Brazil Veveta President of Bahia
Occupation	Singer-songwriter television personality actress
Years active	1992–present
Spouse(s)	Davi Moraes ​ ​ (m. 2002; div. 2004)​ Daniel Cady ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	3
Musical career
Genres	Axé reggae latin pop
Instruments	Vocals guitar drums piano percussion
Labels	Sony Music (1993–1994) Universal Music (1994–present)
Associated acts	Banda Eva
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Ivete Sangalo (born May 27, 1972) is a famous Brazilian singer, actress, and TV star. People often call her the "Queen of Brazil." She is known for her strong voice, amazing stage presence, and lively concerts. Her music is also very popular in Portugal.

Ivete first became famous in the mid-1990s as the lead singer of the axé music band, Banda Eva. They sold over 5 million albums! In 1999, she started her solo career. Her first album, Ivete Sangalo, was a big hit.

Some of her most popular songs include "Se Eu Não Te Amasse Tanto Assim," "Festa," and "Sorte Grande." In 2024, her song "Macetando" became number one on Spotify Brazil. This made her the first Brazilian artist from the 90s to reach the top of that chart.

In 2007, Ivete released Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete no Maracanã. This live concert video became one of the best-selling music videos worldwide. Her "Tour Madison" (2011–2012) is the highest-earning tour ever for a Brazilian female artist. Throughout her career, Ivete Sangalo has sold over 20 million albums. She has also won 4 Latin Grammy Awards, making her one of the top-selling female artists in Latin music.

Life and career

Early beginnings and solo start

Ivete Sangalo was born in Juazeiro, a city in Bahia, Brazil. She spent her childhood there. Her grandfather was from Spain.

She started singing at school events and then performed in bars. Soon, people noticed her talent, and she signed with Sony Music. In 1993, she became the lead singer of the Axé group Banda Eva. Their live album, Banda Eva Ao Vivo, sold over a million copies.

In 1997, Ivete decided to start her solo career. Her first album came out in 1999. It was full of upbeat Bahian rhythms and axé music. The album quickly became a gold and platinum certification hit. The next year, she released Beat Beleza, which also went platinum.

In 2000, her album Festa was released. The song "Festa" was a huge success and became the most popular song in Brazil in 2001. Its music video even featured 20 famous Brazilian celebrities! In 2002, she released Se Eu Não te Amasse Tanto Assim. This album included a song with American singer Brian McKnight. Her 2003 album, Clube Carnavalesco Innocentes Em Progresso, also earned a gold certification.

Becoming a superstar

Sangalo in 2004.

In 2004, Ivete released MTV Ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo. This live album featured her biggest hits and some songs from her time with Banda Eva. The album sold incredibly well, especially because of the song "Sorte Grande." Fans loved it so much they renamed it "Poeira." This song became a huge hit at parties, on the radio, and even at soccer stadiums. It was also featured in the Fifa 2005 video game.

The album was certified diamond, meaning it sold over 1 million copies. It was the second best-selling album in Brazil in 2004. The DVD of the concert, filmed at the Fonte Nova stadium, sold over 600,000 copies. It became the best-selling music DVD in Brazil ever!

In 2005, Billboard magazine called Ivete Sangalo "Brazil's Queen of Song." She was compared to Carmen Miranda, a famous Brazilian artist from the past. Ivete said she wanted to follow in the footsteps of respected Brazilian artists like Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso. She hoped her unique music style would be recognized worldwide.

Her 2005 album, As Supernovas, quickly received triple platinum certification. This album had a different feel, with some songs inspired by the 1970s. It included a popular cover of Gilberto Gil's "Soy Loco por ti America," which became the theme song for the TV show América. Another song, "Quando a Chuva Passar," was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. This was special because it's rare for a non-Spanish-speaking singer to get such a nomination. As Supernovas also earned a diamond certification, confirming her as Brazil's biggest female solo singer.

Because of her many TV appearances, TV Globo, Brazil's largest TV station, invited her to host the show Estação Globo.

On December 16, 2006, Ivete performed at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This stadium has hosted concerts by global stars like Paul McCartney and Madonna. Ivete was the first Brazilian artist to perform there since 2002. The concert was released as a DVD in May 2007.

Ivete Sangalo has sold over 7 million CDs and more than 1.5 million DVDs. She is one of the highest-paid artists in Brazil. She also has many sponsorship deals with big companies like Grendene, Danone, and Panasonic.

In October 2008, she released a children's album called A Casa Amarela with Saulo Fernandes.

New albums, motherhood, and international tours

Sangalo in 2011.

In June 2009, Ivete released her tenth studio album, Pode Entrar. She recorded it in a special studio set up at her home. The album and its DVD showed a more personal side of Ivete, with guest appearances by friends and artists like Maria Bethânia and Carlinhos Brown. It included popular songs like "Cadê Dalila" and "Na Base do Beijo," both of which reached number one on Brazilian charts. "Agora Eu Já Sei" was also a big romantic hit.

In September 2009, it was announced that Ivete would open for Beyoncé Knowles' "I Am... Tour" in Brazil in February 2010.

In November 2009, Ivete launched her own clothing line with Lojas Riachuelo, a major retail chain in Brazil.

In April 2010, a new DVD called "Ivete Sangalo Duetos" was released. It featured 19 performances with other artists, including Alejandro Sanz and Roberto Carlos. This DVD quickly became number one on the Brazilian charts.

Ivete has performed at all four editions of the Rock in Rio festival in Lisbon, Portugal. Her first performance there in 2004 made her very famous in the country. In 2010, she performed for over 80,000 people.

Sangalo at the Bahian Carnival in 2012.

On September 4, 2010, Ivete Sangalo performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City. She recorded her third live DVD there. The show was sold out and featured special guests like Nelly Furtado and Juanes. Major newspapers like New York Times and New York Post wrote positive reviews of her performance. She also performed in Miami, Worcester, and Toronto as part of her 2010 North American tour.

In September 2010, Ivete confirmed that she had quietly married nutritionist Daniel Cady, the father of her son Marcelo.

On September 11, Ivete joined the Dave Matthews Band on stage in Dallas, Texas. They performed a Portuguese-English version of the song "You And Me." This performance was also included on her live DVD.

The "Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo no Madison Square Garden" DVD was released on December 7. It sold over 300,000 copies in pre-sale alone, earning Triple Platinum and Gold Record certifications. Its first single, "Acelera Aê (Noite do bem)," also reached number one in Brazil.

In 2010, Ivete Sangalo was a judge for Avon Voices, an online singing and songwriting competition.

Performance of Ivete Sangalo at the Brazilian Oktoberfest of Blumenau.

Recent career

Sangalo in concert in 2016.

In October 2012, Ivete released her eighth studio album, Real Fantasia. The album's artwork was designed by Giovanni Bianco, who also works with Madonna.

In 2015, Ivete performed at the Rock in Rio USA music festival in Las Vegas.

Ivete Sangalo was a headliner at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. She performed with many other artists. Singer Calum Scott called her the "Brazilian Beyoncé" to explain her importance to the UK audience. The CNN website called her a "megastar," and The Guardian newspaper described her as "the most influential woman in Brazil." Her large following on social media, with over 12 million followers on Instagram, also caught international attention.

In 2017, she sang the theme song for the Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese versions of the DuckTales TV series.

Discography

• Ivete Sangalo (1999)
• Beat Beleza (2000)
• Festa (2002)
• Clube Carnavalesco Inocentes em Progresso (2003)
• MTV Ao Vivo – Ivete Sangalo (2004)
• As Super Novas (2005)
• Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete no Maracanã (2007)
• Veveta e Saulinho – A Casa Amarela (2008)
• Pode Entrar: Multishow Registro (2009)
• Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo no Madison Square Garden (2010)
• Ivete, Gil e Caetano (2012)
• Real Fantasia (2012)
• Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo 20 Anos (2014)
• Viva Tim Maia! (2015)
• Acústico em Trancoso (2016)
• Live Experience (2019)
• Onda Boa com Ivete (2022)

Film and Television

Advertising and sponsorships

Ivete Sangalo has been a spokesperson for many well-known brands, including:

• Summer's Eve
• Arisco
• Wella Koleston
• Grendha
• Nova Schin
• Higgfly
• Kopenhagen
• Sagres Beer
• Caboré
• Philips
• Maratá
• Iguatemi Salvador
• Riachuelo (Store)
• Colorama (Nail Polish)
• Fototica
• TAM Airlines
• Chevrolet
• Bombril
• Danone

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Award

Multishow Brazilian Music Award

Troféu Imprensa

Melhores do Ano

See also

In Spanish: Ivete Sangalo para niños

• List of best-selling Latin music artists