Andrea Bak

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Andréa Silva do Espírito Santo

Genres

rap, MPB, spoken word, hip hop

Instruments

voice, violin

Biography

Andréa Bak is a multifaceted Brazilian artist, standing out as an actress, singer, songwriter, poet, and social activist. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she began her artistic training in childhood in social projects and at the Orquestra Maestro José Siqueira, in addition to building a solid career in theater and the performing arts through institutions such as Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras (CAL) and O Tablado.

In the musical and poetic scene, Andréa solidified her voice through rap projects, original collaborations, and as a member of the collective Slam das Minas RJ. Her artistic versatility has allowed her to move across different languages, from original music and rap to highly relevant theatrical productions, such as the funk opera "Marielle Presente" and the musical "Vozes Negras", directed by Gustavo Gasparani, which rescues the history of women fundamental to Brazilian Popular Music.

In addition to her intense work on stage and in audiovisuals — with appearances in TV Globo and Globoplay productions, such as the series "Vicky e a Musa" and the telenovela "No Rancho Fundo" —, Andréa Bak maintains a strong engagement in cultural politics and popular education. Her literary and lyrical work dialogues directly with agendas of social justice, ancestry, and the affirmation of Afro-Brazilian identity, positioning her as a striking voice of Rio's peripheral culture alongside engaged artists and collectives from the national scene.