Clarissa Bruns

**Clarissa Bruns** is a São Paulo-based singer-songwriter and samba revivalist blending raw, poetic lyricism with the warmth of classic Brazilian rhythms. Emerging in the late 2010s, she carved her niche by pairing stripped-back acoustic arrangements with candid storytelling, tackling themes like racial identity, everyday struggles, and the pulse of city life. Tracks like *Todo Mundo é Negro* and *A Praça do Relógio* showcase her knack for wrapping social commentary in grooves that feel both timeless and urgently modern. Her self-titled 2023 album *Clarissa Bruns* and earlier releases like *Entre* (2021) cement her as a grassroots voice bridging MPB traditions with DIY indie spirit, often collaborating with São Paulo’s vibrant underground music collectives.