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Da Lata

Da Lata was originally founded by musician and producer Chris Franck and DJ Patrick Forge in the summer of 1996. The idea for the project was to blend influences with modern sensibility incorporating both and elements in the music. Early experimentation came in the form of remixes rather than original material which proved to be a great way of honing the sound and at the same time gave exposure to the name.

Read more about Da Lata on Last.fm.

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Vida

There are at least 2 artists with the name "Vida." Vida is a four woman a cappella group based in Bloomington, Indiana that has come together from New England, New Zealand and the midwest. They sing traditional and original song and draw their music from many parts of the world. Their repertoire includes devotional, political and story songs from parts of Africa, Argentinian vidalas, Eastern European polyphony, American folk-ballad, spiritual and popular song and Irish unaccompanied song.

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Crazy Legs

Crazy Legs are a rockabilly band formed in 1996 in São Paulo, Brazil. The band released four full length albums - Off Society Rules (2001), Right On Time (2002), Live To Win (2002) and Rockabilly Riot (2004) - and one EP - Rockabilly Trio (2006). The members are: Carl Horton (vocals/guitar), Sonny Rocker (double bass) and McCoy (drums).

Crazy Legs on Last.fm.

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DJ Marky

DJ Marky (Marco Antonio Silva) is a Brazilian drum and bass innovator, who started out as Marky Mark in the early 90's. During the late 90's he built up a following in Europe and eventually took the world by storm. His live acts are known for perfect/elaborate mixing and amped crowds, whom he seems to have a special connection with.
His debut album 'In Rotation' was released in 2004.

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Sabrina Malheiros

Described as the first contemporary Brazilian album that measures up to the Brazilian classics of the past, "Equilibria" is the debut recording from hotly-tipped singer-songwriter Sabrina Malheiros. Born in Rio 26 years ago, Sabrina presents a sublime mix of bossas and sambas with touches of R&B and electronica. "Equilibria" combines timeless Brazilian songwriting with contemporary beats to produce this year's hottest Brazilian debut.

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Marcelo D2

Marcelo D2 (born Marcelo Maldonado Gomes Peixoto, November 5, 1967, in Rio De Janeiro) is a Brazilian rapper . Very acclaimed by young people, he is known for his unique style of rapping, which blends in the traditional Brazilian samba. Marcelo D2 started his carrer as the lead singer of the band Planet Hemp, and now follows a solo career since 1998, but claiming that "I haven't given in yet, only joined a foe I can't beat".

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