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Before her debut album even arrived, Flávia Muniz had already amassed a devoted following across Brazil and Europe. Trained at UNIRIO in Música Popular Brasileira under luminaries like Luis Otávio Braga, Roberto Gnattali and Mirna Rubin, she emerged with the technical mastery to inhabit any style—from samba to bossa nova to folk. In 2007, a near-fatal coma forced her to relearn how to breathe, speak, walk, eat—and sing. Through sheer determination, she retaught herself via songwriting, penning seven acclaimed children’s books (“Quero ver verdejar,” “Vilarejo,” “Bárbara e a baleia,” among others) that have become staples in educational programs. As lead vocalist of indie-pop outfit Luísa Mandou Um Beijo, Flávia recorded three albums and wrote many of the band’s signature songs, earning praise for her lyrical honesty and vocal warmth. In 2010 she assembled O Olho Mágico—Bruno Reis (guitar), Felipe Rodrigues (guitar), Rodrigo Sebastián (double bass), Rômulo Frazão (flute) and Thiago Kobe (drums)—to bring her solo material to life. Their live debut at Rio’s Circo Voador sold out within days, and tracks from her forthcoming album have already been playlisted by Radio Nacional and RDP Antena 2. Her awaited solo LP, Descalços Sobre a Terra, recorded entirely acoustic, weaves classic Rio rhythms, intricate harmonies and modern pop sensibilities into a vivid tapestry. Early singles “Brasil Onde a Gente Mora” and “Catavento” have been hailed as instant MPB standards, and Flávia’s intimate performances at São Paulo’s SESC and Lisbon’s Casa da Música confirm her status as one of Brazil’s most promising voices.