Irah Caldeira

Origin

Minas Gerais

Years Active

1991–Presente

Genres

forró, xote, baião, côco, xaxado, northeastern music

Instruments

voice

Biography

Born in Minas Gerais, Irah Caldeira is a singer and songwriter who has established herself as one of the main interpreters of northeastern popular music. After starting her career in the 1990s, she traveled through the North and Northeast of Brazil in search of new rhythms, taking up residence in Pernambuco, where she developed a musical work centered on the region's rich culture. Her voice is recognized by specialized critics for its spontaneity, technique, and the quality of her repertoire selection.

Throughout her career, Irah Caldeira has released several albums and DVDs, interpreting renowned songwriters such as Maciel Melo, Petrúcio Amorim, and Zé Marcolino, in addition to having recorded songs by younger composers. She has collaborated with renowned artists such as Elba Ramalho, Dominguinhos, and Amelinha, further enriching her discography and national projection. Her music covers genres such as forró, xote, baião, côco, and xaxado, always with a strong northeastern identity.

In addition to her musical career, Irah Caldeira is also dedicated to projects aimed at children, such as "Turma da Irazinha", which combines music and learning in a playful way, with songs and animations released on digital platforms. She has received titles of citizen of Pernambuco, Recife, and Caruaru, demonstrating the strong bond and recognition she has achieved in the state.

Discography

• Marias...Das Dores...Daluz! Mulheres Compositoras do Nordeste (2008)
• Cantadeira (Ao Vivo) (2010)
• Forrozeira (Ao Vivo) (2010)
• Entre o Calango e o Baião (2012)
• Sem Segredo (2012)
• Irah Caldeira e Banda - Ao Vivo Iv (2013)
• Esperando por Setembro (2015)
• Flor do Dia (2019)
• Livre na Imaginação (2023)
• Incendeia (2023)
• No Reino da Cantoria (2025)