Brazilian pop singer, born September 8, 1961. She began her career as backing vocals in the band Blitz, between 1982-1986. In 1990 she started as solo artist, influenced by dance-pop, synthpop, hip hop, funk and funk carioca - a musical style she helped popularize. Her most famous songs are Rio 40 Graus, Katia Flávia, Speed Racer, Um Amor, Um Lugar, À Noite, Você pra Mim and Garota Sangue Bom. She is considered the pioneer of Brazilian funk music and funk queen in Brazil.