Teresa Cristina Macedo Gomes, born on February 28, 1968, in Rio de Janeiro, is a
Brazilian singer-songwriter known for her deep connection to samba music.
Initially influenced by international artists like Donna Summer and Barry White,
her musical direction shifted after being reintroduced to the work of Brazilian
samba composer Candeia in her mid-20s. In 1995, she began gaining recognition by
participating in the A Cria project in Rio de Janeiro and later in the CEP
20.000 project. She performed in various bars across Rio, particularly in the
Madureira neighborhood, where she ho...