Mariana Furquim

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2001–presente

Genres

samba, brazilian popular music, MPB, afro-brazilian music

Instruments

voice

Biography

Mariana Furquim is a Brazilian singer and songwriter who emerged from the São Paulo music scene. Born into a musical family with strong ties to the Ozzetti family, she began her artistic career in her teens, actively participating in samba jam sessions and collaborating with various artists. Her career includes stints with the group Samba das Flores and guest appearances on records by other musicians, such as Ná Ozzetti.

Her solo work gained prominence with the release of the EP "Mariana Furquim" in 2014 and, subsequently, with the acclaimed album "Princesa de Aiocá" in 2018. The latter, crowd-funded, explores the figure of Yemanjá and the sound of the sea, blending roots Brazilian rhythms with contemporary arrangements, under the musical direction of Dante Ozzetti. The album received critical acclaim and was included in lists of the best albums of the year.

The artist is known for her naturalist voice and her approach that moves between samba, brazilian popular music, and afro-brazilian influences. Mariana Furquim has stood out for her lyrical and melodic sensitivity, as well as her engagement in projects that celebrate Brazil's culture and musical diversity.

Discography

• Princesa de Aiocá (2018)