Maria Gadú
Maria Gadú | |
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Maria Gadú performing at Citibank Hall. (2018) | |
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| Birth name | Mayra Corrêa Aygadoux |
| Born | 4 December 1986 São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
Mayra Corrêa Aygadoux (born 4 December 1986), known professionally as Maria Gadú, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Gadú has been nominated twice for a Latin Grammy Award. She released her first album in 2009, self-titled Maria Gadú. Her single "Shimbalaiê" became a number one hit in Italy during summer 2011, staying atop the FIMI chart for five straight weeks.