Josyara

Origin

Juazeiro, BA

Years active

2007

Genres

mpb, brazilian regional music, afro-brazilian music

Instruments

acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Josyara is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and music producer born in Juazeiro, Bahia. She began her musical journey during her adolescence, developing a distinct artistic identity defined by sonic experimentation and a remarkable, percussive approach to playing the acoustic guitar. Her unique vocal delivery and regional rhythmic influences have helped establish her as a prominent figure in contemporary Brazilian music, bridging the gap between traditional northeastern sounds and modern innovation.

She achieved widespread national recognition with the release of her 2018 debut studio album, Mansa Fúria, which garnered critical acclaim for its emotional depth and expressive vocal performances. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated and shared the stage with various notable artists, including Giovani Cidreira on the album Estreite, as well as working alongside prominent figures like Pitty, Cátia de França, and Margareth Menezes. Her subsequent works, such as ÀdeusdarÁ and the EP Mandinga Multiplicação, have continued to cement her reputation as a versatile and celebrated force within MPB.

Josyara's contributions to the arts have been recognized through several prestigious accolades, including victories at the WME Awards for both Revelation and Best Instrumentalist, alongside recognition from the Prêmio Grão de Música and the APCA. Her music seamlessly weaves together MPB, electronic touches, afro-Brazilian rhythms, and sertanejo elements, driven always by the intricate percussive stylings of her guitar.