Gabriela Amaral dos Santos (August 1, 1978), professionally known as Gaby
Amarantos, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, actress, and TV host. Hailing from
the city of Belém in northern Brazil, she grew up in the favela of Jurunas and
took her first steps as a singer at her local church. By the time she turned 15,
she was already performing live at bars and music venues. Drawing inspiration
from Jurunas' electronic aparelhagem soundsystem parties, as well as a wide
assortment of influences that ranged from Caribbean music to Kraftwerk, she rose
to fame during the early aughts as th...