Léo Santana is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and performer associated primarily with the axé and samba-reggae traditions that emerged from Bahia, Brazil. He gained prominence in the 2010s after leading the band Parangolé and later embarking on a solo career; his music blends energetic percussion, catchy melodies and call-and-response vocals aimed at carnival and dance audiences. Santana's work is characterized by upbeat tempos, heavy use of Afro-Brazilian rhythmic patterns and a focus on lively stage performances and choreography. He is recognized within contemporary Brazilian popular music for his role in popularizing party-oriented axé and funk-influenced crossover songs.