Vivianne Muller

Vivianne Müller started performing in São Paulo in the mid-1990s with guitarist André Abujamra and bassist Ronaldo Diamante. Their first album came out in 1999, and the track "Mulher de Palavra" connected with listeners right away. It became one of her best-known songs, along with "Sabor."

Her music draws from Brazilian samba, rock, and pop, but she's often talked about for what she says as much as how she sounds. The lyrics touch on things like domestic violence and female sexuality, which has made some people uncomfortable while others appreciate the directness. She hasn't shied away from subjects that can spark arguments.

That 1999 debut established her presence, and she's kept writing and recording since. The work feels rooted in São Paulo's musical environment, where she came up listening to artists like Cartola and Elis Regina.