Which beloved artist of your country should I mention with your compatriots to warm up the atmosphere?

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Which beloved artist of your country should I mention with your compatriots to warm up the atmosphere? - jlai.lu

I’ve noticed that when meeting a foreign person, mentioning that you like a beloved artist from their country is one of the best way to create a good vibe. Which revered artist/group (not necessarily musician) from your place should I learn about? A few examples I’m thinking about (correct me if I’m wrong): Country | Artist —|— Beligum | Jacques Brel Cabo Verde | Cesária Évora Egypt | Umm Kulthum Mali | Salif Keita

Brazil: Carlos Ustra

Throw this name in conversation, instant good vibes. So sweet and beloved.

Carlos Brilhante Ustra was a man who put rats in women’s vaginas. He shocked pregnant women until they miscarried. He was a torturer who is in the trash can of Brazilian history, not someone to joke about.