Néia do Surdo

Origin

Nova Iguaçu, RJ

Also known as

Dulcinea Santana

Genres

gospel, samba, gospel pagode

Instruments

surdo, vocals

Biography

Dulcinea Santana, artistically known as Néia do Surdo, is a Brazilian gospel singer who gained notoriety for her unique way of interpreting worship songs, blending the rhythm of samba with the evangelical message, using the surdo as her main instrument. Born in Nova Iguaçu, in the Baixada Fluminense, her journey is marked by overcoming adversities, including the battle against drug and alcohol addiction, finding in faith and music a path of transformation.

Her musical career received a significant boost after a video of her singing to a samba beat went viral on social media, leading her to gain thousands of followers and media attention. This visibility resulted in invitations for performances, audiovisual recordings, and even honors, such as the Pedro Ernesto Medal, granted by the City Council of Rio de Janeiro, in recognition of her work of faith and social impact.

Néia do Surdo continues to expand her reach, releasing new projects and sharing her story of faith and hope. Despite her success, she maintains her role as a deaconess in the Assembleia de Deus and, for many years, worked as a domestic worker, demonstrating her dedication and humility. Her music is seen as an instrument of transformation, inspiring many people to seek a path of redemption and faith, just like her.