Ivete Sangalo highlights Latin roots in Rock in Rio performance

Singer Ivete Sangalo discussed the concept behind her performance at Rock in Rio, highlighting her connection to Latin rhythms and samba. She explained that her setlist incorporated musical references from her childhood and family heritage, including artists such as Gipsy Kings, Kaoma, and Clara Nunes.

Sangalo noted that these influences are deeply rooted in her personal history. She credited her mother with shaping her identity as a woman and artist, while her father inspired her passion for Latin rhythms and percussion. The singer described the inclusion of these elements as a natural and affective way to build her musical identity and honor her roots.