Rita Lee
Rita Lee was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, author and television host, dubbed the "Queen of Brazilian Rock" and one of the most influential figures in the country's popular music.
Origins
Active from 1966 until 2023, she was a pioneer of both rock and pop in Brazil, known for constant reinvention and versatility across music and media.
The sound
Her music blended international and national styles into a distinctive hybrid sound, with songs that celebrated pleasure and female agency.
Legacy
A cornerstone of artistic resistance during Brazil's military dictatorship, she remains a major influence on multiple generations of artists, particularly women.
Signature song
Ovelha Negra
"Ovelha Negra" is among her signature songs, a track emblematic of her rebellious, boundary-pushing spirit.
Top songs
- 1
Ovelha Negra ★
Acústico (Live) · 1998
- 2
Agora Só Falta Você
Acústico (Live) · 1998
- 3
Lança Perfume
Rita Lee · 1980
- 4
Doce Vampiro
Rita Lee · 1979
- 5
Mania de Você
Rita Lee · 1979