Margareth Menezes
Margareth Menezes is a singer, songwriter, actress, cultural manager, entrepreneur and, since 2023, the minister of culture of Brazil. Her artistic career spans more than 38 years, beginning in theatre. She has released more than 17 musical works and has completed 23 international tours on every continent. Her concern with social issues led her to found the Cultural Factory Association and also created the Mercado Iaô project, which brings together social actions in music, fashion, gastronomy, handicrafts and the creative economy. In 2020, she became an ambassador in Brazil for the International Organization of Folk Art.