Simone & Simaria

Origin

Uibaí, BA

Also known as

Simone e Simaria

Years Active

2012–2022

Genres

sertanejo, forró

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Simone & Simaria was a Brazilian sertanejo music duo formed in 2012 by sisters Simone Mendes and Simaria Mendes, originally from Uibaí, in Bahia. Affectionately known as As Coleguinhas, the sisters began their prominent path in their teens as backing vocalists for singer Frank Aguiar, before forming the band Forró do Muído. In 2012, they established themselves as an independent duo and achieved enormous national success with the release of the DVD Bar das Coleguinhas in 2015, marking a strong phase of "feminejo" in the country.

Throughout their career, the duo landed significant hits on Brazilian charts, such as the tracks "Quando o Mel É Bom", "126 Cabides", and the megahit "Loka", recorded in partnership with Anitta. The artists also collaborated with several heavyweights of national music, including Wesley Safadão, Gabriel Diniz, Felipe Araújo, Dilsinho, and the duos Bruno & Marrone and Jorge & Mateus. The duo's recognition crossed borders, culminating in international partnerships such as the song "Novo", alongside Italian singer Laura Pausini.

The duo's journey came to an end in August 2022, following personal and professional disagreements intensified by vocal health issues faced by Simaria. With the end of their joint activities, both began pursuing solo careers in sertanejo music. The contribution of Simone and Simaria remains marked in the recent history of university sertanejo and in the consolidation of female leadership within the genre.

Discography

• Nã, Nã, Nim na Não (2004)
• Simone & Simara Vol. 2 (Você Só Tá Afim de An) (2005)
• Ao Vivo em Recife Haras Boa Viagem (2013)
• Bar das Coleguinhas (2015)
• Live (2016)
• Simone & Simaria (Ao Vivo) (2016)
• Duetos (2017)
• Laura Pausini Feat. Simone & Simaria – Novo (2018)
• Aperte O Play! (2019)
• Debaixo Do Meu Telhado (2021)
• Bar das Coleguinhas 2 (Ao Vivo) (2022)