Giesley Mota is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. His music draws from Brazilian popular culture, with influences that include samba and MPB. In 2019, he released the single "A Carta de Um Presidiário," a song about a prisoner's longing for freedom that connected with listeners and became his breakthrough.
That song's success brought Mota wider attention, though some critics questioned its portrayal of incarceration. He continued releasing music, including tracks like "Guarda a Minha Casa" and "Eu Quero Te Trazer Pro Céu." His self-titled album came out in 2022.
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