Pragandaia is led by Dandara Odara and plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian, Caribbean, African, and Cuban rhythms.
Odara's singing career began in her hometown, Salvador, Bahia, considered the soul and heartbeat of Brazil. Her deep voice and vibrant dance and performance style has led her to be called "the Brazilian Tina Turner." Inspired by the richness and sensuous swing of Bahia's rhythms, Odara mixes many sources involving rhythms from the Caribbean, Africa, and Cuba. She has traveled all over Brazil singing on top of "Trio Eletricos" during Carnaval and in concert halls from São Paulo to Rio. She was the featured vocalist for "Banda Relogio" with whom she recorded two cds.