The contemporary Christian pop of Shirley Carvalhaes is born of a humble childhood—as a young girl growing up in Rio, she was encouraged by her mother to sing despite their troubles. This could explain why her music leans towards hope over adversity: on “Situações”, flowing strings back lyrics about faith leading to freedom. Her earnest, powerful voice is best heard alongside dramatic production, like the crashing cymbals and Spanish guitars of “Grito da Alma”, or the fluttering woodwind and gospel accompaniment on “Em Fervente Oração, 577”.