VIDEO: Maranhão singer Bia Mar draws a crowd at a block party in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival 2026
Maranhão singer Bia Mar captivated a crowd in Rio de Janeiro during her performance at the Ordinários Elétricos block party during Carnival 2026.
Bia Mar, a singer and composer from Maranhão, made headlines in Rio de Janeiro this past Saturday (14) with her energetic performance at the Ordinários Elétricos block party held at Aterro do Flamengo. Recently relocated to the southeast to further her career, she performed alongside singer and actor Akin Miranda, thrilling an audience estimated at 30,000 people. Her commanding stage presence and vibrant style resonated with both her existing fanbase and new attendees drawn to the festivities.
Originally from São Luís, Bia Mar began her career at the young age of 15, performing at local bars. Over the years, she has explored various musical genres including reggae, pop-rock, blues, and traditional carnival music. Her evolution as an artist has seen her transition from performing in her home state to gaining recognition in the competitive music scenes of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Bia Mar's charisma and connection with the audience at the block party demonstrate her adaptability and commitment to expanding her artistic reach.
As a multi-talented artist, Bia Mar is not only a singer and songwriter but also an actress. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with several renowned composers and has headlined various carnival blocks, drawing in thousands of revelers in Maranhão's historic city centers and along the Beira-Mar avenue. Her performance at the Carnival block in Rio signifies a pivotal moment in her career as she seeks to establish herself among the leading voices in Brazil’s vibrant music landscape.