Maria Marçal

Origin

Rio das Ostras, RJ

Also known as

Marcal

Years active

2022

Genres

contemporary christian music, gospel

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Maria Eduarda Marcal Sousa, known professionally as Maria Marcal, is a prominent Brazilian contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. Born in Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, she began her musical journey singing alongside her mother in the Wesleyan Methodist Church before gaining widespread attention on the internet through covers of Christian songs.

Her breakthrough came after signing with MK Music at the age of 13, releasing her debut single featuring fellow young artist Thalita Roberta. She achieved national fame and entered the Brazilian charts with successful tracks such as Deserto and Deixa, earning a nomination for the Multishow Brazilian Music Award in the Christian Artist of the Year category. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various artists like Samuel Sabinno, Fabio Paixao, and producer Tadeu Chuff, and later transitioned to the WorkShow management agency.

In September 2024, she recorded her first live DVD entitled Cura in Salvador, Bahia, cementing her status as a leading voice in contemporary Brazilian gospel music. Her unwavering commitment to her faith and religious repertoire has kept her firmly aligned with traditional gospel values, distinguishing her alongside other notable contemporary Christian artists such as Arianne.