How Anitta, the 'Girl from Rio,' went global
NPR catches up with Anitta, the most popular singer to come out of Brazil in years, who's up for a Grammy for Best New Artist.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazilian singer Anitta calls herself the "Girl from Rio." Her blend of local funk and pop is taking her far beyond her hometown, recently grabbing her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. She's one of the most popular music artists to come out of Brazil in decades.
This year Anitta dropped her fifth studio album,, singing in her native Portuguese, as well as Spanish and English. The," along with its hip-grinding, became a hit on social media and topped Spotify's — a first for a solo Latin female artist.
