Negra Li

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

rap, soul music, r&b, MPB

Instruments

voice

Biography

Liliane de Carvalho, known artistically as Negra Li, was born in São Paulo and has established herself as one of the leading voices in Brazilian urban music. Initially connected to sacred music in her childhood and influenced by black music in her adolescence, she began her highly prominent journey in the national rap scene by joining the group RZO between 1996 and 2004.

Throughout her career, Negra Li expanded her artistic work beyond music, also standing out as an actress in film, television, and theatrical productions, such as the films Antônia and 400 Against 1, in addition to starring in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Her vocal versatility has allowed her to move across different genres and undertake remarkable partnerships with major exponents of Brazilian music, such as Caetano Veloso, Nando Reis, Sabotage, and Mano Brown.

With prominent solo albums, the singer has built a rich discography encompassing rap, soul music, and R&B, reinforcing her cultural and artistic importance in the country. Renowned names such as Elza Soares and Jair Rodrigues have also marked her trajectory in special projects and collaborations of great relevance to national culture.

Discography

• Helião e Negra Li – Guerreiro, Guerreira (2004)
• Negra Livre (2006)
• Você Vai Estar na Minha (2006)
• Tudo de Novo (2012)
• Negra Li and Luciana Andrade – Monkey See Monkey Do (2013)
• Raízes (2018)
• O Silêncio que Grita (2025)