Lucas Murta

Lucas Murta came up in Brazil with songs that spoke plainly about what he saw around him. He grew up in Varginha, a neighborhood where money was tight, and that perspective shows up in his writing. In 2019, he put out 'Notícia Que Incomoda,' a track that took direct aim at political corruption and social divisions. The song caught on quickly online, getting attention for its blunt lyrics about politicians and public complacency.

That single led to his first album, 'O Mundo Que Eu Vejo,' which kept up with the same kind of direct, vocal-driven approach. He's worked with a few other Brazilian musicians, including Elza Soares and Chico Buarque. Murta's music doesn't try to smooth things over, and that's what people have responded to.