Mari Fernandez

Mari Fernandez, born Mariana Fernandes de Sousa in Alto Santo, Ceará, on February 19, 2001, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter who emerged as a leading voice in the piseiro genre. Inspired by her early exposure to music in school and church, she began playing guitar at age 10 and composing songs by 15. Her career took off in 2021 with her debut album Piseiro Sofrência, featuring the viral hit "Não, Não Vou," which reached number 1 on the Brazilian streaming charts and gained international traction. She followed up with collaborations like "Parada Louca" with Marcynho Sensação and "Eu Gosto Assim" with Gustavo Mioto, solidifying her place in the Brazilian music scene. Known for blending sertanejo and forró influences, Mari Frenandez has released standout projects like Ao Vivo em Fortaleza (2022) and Mari Fernandez Ao Vivo em São Paulo (2023), collaborating with major artists like Luísa Sonza and Wesley Safadão. In 2024, she signed a record-breaking deal with Som Livre, releasing the EP Mari no Barzinho (Ao Vivo no RJ), showcasing her versatility across piseiro, pagode, and funk. The following year, Mari Fernandez expanded the live-led phase of her catalog with Ao Vivo no Rio de Janeiro (2025), a set recorded in Rio that included guest turns from Lauana Prado (“Maluca”) and the duo Guilherme & Benuto. She then kept the “barzinho” concept moving with Mari no Barzinho (Ao Vivo em BH) (2025), shifting the format to Belo Horizonte and building the tracklist around a tight mix of piseiro heartbreak cuts and singalong medleys. Outside that series, she leaned into crossover singles during the same year, joining MC Tuto on “Não Fiz Pilantragem” (2025) and teaming with Diego & Arnaldo on “Cadeira Amarela (Ao Vivo)” (2025), before closing 2025 with “Saudade do Carai” with Grelo and Natanzinho Lima.