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A Brazilian native whose first two albums were chart-topping live showcases for her incredible voice, Marília Mendonça trembled with emotion when she sang, especially when her songs reach their crescendos. Mendonça, who died in 2021 at the age of 26, was faithful to sertanejo traditions, honouring the intricacies and melodies of what may arguably be her country's most popular genre. But Mendonça was savvy enough to add her own unique twists, like the soulful pop acoustics of "Ausência" and the hearty pop-rock instrumentation underlining "Infiel".