Simone Mendes & Ferrugem in São Carlos

Simone Mendes is a Brazilian sertanejo singer, born in 1984 in Uibaí, Bahia. She first became known alongside her sister in the duo Simone & Simaria, whose songs included “Meu Violão e o Nosso Cachorro,” “Regime Fechado” and the Anitta collaboration “Loka.” Her solo catalogue is led by “Erro Gostoso,” released as part of the live project Cintilante. In 2022, she recorded Cintilante at Villa Country in São Paulo, establishing the repertoire for her first solo tour. She followed it in 2023 by recording Cantando Sua História at Arena Amazônia in Manaus.

Ferrugem is a Brazilian singer and songwriter from Rio de Janeiro who performs samba and romantic pagode. Born Jheison Failde de Souza, he became known through the album Climatizar and songs including “Pirata e Tesouro,” “Pra Você Acreditar” and “Até que Enfim.” The live audiovisual project Prazer, Eu Sou Ferrugem included guest appearances by Péricles and Ludmilla. Chão de Estrelas followed as another live release, while Ferrugem 10 Anos later marked his recording anniversary with a performance at Farmasi Arena.