Punho de Mahin

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2018

Genres

punk rock

Instruments

vocal, drums, guitar, bass guitar

Biography

O Punho de Mahin is a Brazilian punk rock band formed in 2018 in the state of São Paulo. The group is composed of Black musicians from working-class outskirts across different regions of São Paulo, featuring vocalist Natalia Matos, drummer Paulo Tertuliano, guitarist Camila Araújo, and bassist Du Costa. The choice of the band's name pays homage to Luísa Mahin, a historical figure linked to the Malê revolt and the Sabinada, as well as the mother of the renowned abolitionist Luís Gama. Through their energetic sound, the ensemble's lyrics rescue the memory of important names in Brazilian history, such as Marighella and Dandara of Palmares.

The band's trajectory gained momentum from the members' prior experience in the underground scene, bringing together Natalia — who was a member of the band Condenados — and Camila, who came from the punk scene of the ABC Paulista region. After consolidating their lineup with the arrival of Paulo and, later, Du Costa in November 2019, the group began to stand out on stages and at festivals. Among the milestones of their career are the release of the EP Racistas Otários nos Deixem em Paz in 2021 and the album Embate e Ancestralidade in 2022, in addition to major performances alongside established bands such as Inocentes, Devotos, and Black Pantera.

In the following years, O Punho de Mahin expanded its national profile with participation in large-scale events, such as the Virada Cultural in São Paulo and The Town festival, in addition to sharing the stage with major names from the international and national scene, such as opening for Bikini Kill. In 2025, the band signed with the Deck record label, cementing their space in the Brazilian independent rock scene and reaffirming their political and social commitment through music.

Discography

• Embate e Ancestralidade (2022)
• Entre a Penitência e a Ruptura (2026)