The rising star performed country music and was known for tackling feminist issues in her songs, such as denouncing men who control their partners, and calling for female empowerment.
The rising star performed country music, in Brazil called sertanejo. She was known for tackling feminist issues in her songs, such as denouncing men who control their partners, and calling for female empowerment.
On Friday evening, the news triggered an outpouring of sadness on social media from all corners of Brazil, including fans, politicians, musicians and soccer players. Her Instagram account has 38 million followers. “I refuse to believe, I just refuse,” Brazil soccer star Neymar, who is a friend of Mendonça’s, said on Twitter after the news broke. Brazil’s government also offered its condolences.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro also used social media to mourn the passing “of one of the greatest artists of her generation.”album won her the 2019 Latin Grammy for best sertanejo album. She was nominated for the same award this year for her albumMendonça was also famous for her romantic songs, often expressing the loss of loved ones.Mendonça leaves behind a son, who will turn 2 years old next month.
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