Daniela Mercury is one of the greatest icons of Brazilian music, with a 43-year career, 26 albums, and over 20 million records sold. A multi-award-winning artist, she has received a Latin Grammy and serves as a UNICEF and UN Ambassador. She is also the only Brazilian artist to have performed on a Cirque du Soleil DVD and at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony alongside Paul McCartney.

The global rise of Axé Music was driven by Daniela’s voice, particularly with the 1992 breakthrough of O Canto da Cidade, which brought the samba-reggae rhythms of Neguinho do Samba to an international audience.

In 2026, Daniela released Cirandaia Luxo, a critically acclaimed album celebrating Brazilian culture by blending samba-reggae, forró, rock, and electronic music. The album features 21 special guests, including Alcione, Zélia Duncan, Chico César, Dona Onete, as well as members of Bahia’s most iconic Afro-Brazilian blocos such as Ilê Aiyê and Olodum. It is already being hailed as another masterpiece in her career.