Award-winning São Paulo songwriter who grew up in football - and music-loving family has shot to stardom since 2015 debut The house lights were dimmed in one of Rio’s top music venues and, as the star of the show prepared to take the stage, thousands of enraptured fans cried out their idol’s name in the darkness: “Liniker! Liniker! Liniker! Liniker!”It was not, however, the England striker turned Match of the Day host Gary Lineker the sellout crowd was here to see. It was Lineker’s Brazilian namesake: a Grammy-winning pop sensation whose mesmerising performances and soul-stirring songs have captured the hearts and minds of millions. Continue reading...
This article tells the story of Brazilian pop sensation Liniker, whose real name is given in honor of the English football player Gary Lineker. The main idea is that Liniker's unique name, inspired by a footballing legend, has become a defining part of her identity - playfully earning her the nickname "LinkedIn" and solidifying her place as a musical icon in Brazil. The article highlights Liniker's journey from a music-filled upbringing to her meteoric rise to fame, collaborating with some of Brazil's greatest musical talents.
