Naiara Terra

Naiara Terra grew up in Barbacena, Minas Gerais, and started writing songs early, drawing from MPB influences. Her 2014 single "Bom Dia" became a hit in Brazil, with its straightforward lyrics about daily life connecting with listeners. She released a self-titled debut album that mixed MPB with pop and folk, and later put out records like "Sinto Muito" and "Terra." Songs like "Quando a chuva passar" and "Malandragem" show her leaning into melodic, emotionally direct writing.

In 2016, she faced some pushback after releasing a music video for "Odeio" that featured a lesbian couple, which led to public discussion about her support for LGBTQ+ rights. She kept working with other musicians, including Criolo and Ana Caetano, and her band typically included Guilherme Lirio on drums, Douglas Ferreira on bass, and Diogo Gomes on keyboards. They often wrote together, which gave her music a collaborative, lived-in feel.

Her songs don't try to be anthems, they're more like conversations, with titles like "Por Enquanto" and "Meu Paraíso" hinting at moments of reflection or small escapes. She hasn't chased a single sound, instead letting the writing guide where things go, whether that's the gentle sway of "Boa Viagem" or the brighter pulse of "Dancin' days."