Ivete Sangalo exploded onto the scene as the singer for the Brazilian axé band Banda Eva. Embarking on a solo career in the mid-'90s quickly proved to be a wise decision—in the years since, she's become one of the country's major pop stars. Widely celebrated for her powerful, stormy voice and electric live performances, Sangalo has managed to grab the attention of international superstars—she's collaborated with Shakira and Brian McKnight, and opened for Beyoncé. The singer brings an energetic jolt to her pop, matching her vocals with buzzing horns and percussion.