Yuji Igarashi and Emily Barreto started performing together in Rio de Janeiro around 2006 after meeting at an open mic night. They put out their first album, 'Alma Brasileira,' in 2010. The title track from that record got some attention, and they kept making music through the 2010s with albums like 'Tempo de Amar' in 2013 and 'Além do Horizonte' in 2016.
Their song 'Amor Verdadeiro' became particularly well-known. It's a straightforward love song that connected with listeners, along with tracks like 'Voltar a Ti' and 'Jeremias 29:11.' Yuji handles most of the singing and guitar, while Emily plays piano and adds backing vocals.
They've occasionally spoken about social issues, which hasn't always gone over smoothly with everyone in Brazil. Mostly, though, they're known for those gentle, melodic songs that feel familiar and personal.
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