Maria Gadú

Maria Gadú
Maria Gadú performing at Citibank Hall. (2018)
Background information
Birth nameMayra Corrêa Aygadoux
Born (1986-12-04) 4 December 1986
São Paulo, Brazil
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2000–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.