Rita Lee

Rita Lee is a distinguished figure in the Brazilian music scene, renowned for her remarkable career that spans decades and for being an instrumental force behind the Brazilian rock movement. Born Rita Lee Jones on December 31, 1947, in São Paulo, she initially rose to fame in the 1960s as a member of the psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. Rita Lee's tenure with Os Mutantes helped lay the groundwork for the Tropicália movement, a significant cultural phenomenon in Brazil that blended art forms and challenged the status quo during a period of political turmoil.

After her departure from Os Mutantes in the early 1970s, Rita embarked on a prolific solo career, continually reinventing her sound and embracing a variety of genres including rock, pop, electronica, and bossa nova. Her distinctive voice, whimsical lyrics, and charisma have garnered her legions of fans well beyond her native Brazil. Some of her iconic hits include "Lança Perfume," "Mania de Você," and "Ovelha Negra." Recently, Lee has seen a resurgence in popularity with a younger audience through modern reinterpretations of her classics, as can be heard in the collaborative "Rita Lee & Roberto – Classix Remix" series, where contemporary producers and DJs like Gui Boratto, JUNIOR_C, Vintage Culture, Bruno Be, The Reflex, and Dubdogz reimagined her songs for today's dancefloors. Despite her decades in the music industry, Rita Lee's legacy continues to evolve, highlighting her status as a perennial figure in the rich tapestry of Brazilian music.

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