Sara and Nina Drag Singers Echo the Sorrows of Singers Like Alcione and Fafá de Belém in the Album 'With Tears in Our Eyes'
Drag singers Sara and Nina celebrate the emotional sorrows of love through the works of legendary Brazilian female artists in their new album 'Com lágrimas nos olhos', releasing on March 13.
Sara and Nina, a drag singing duo, are set to release their third album 'Com lágrimas nos olhos' on March 13, which delves into themes of love and heartbreak through a repertoire of canções de choro influenced by celebrated Brazilian singers such as Alcione and Fafá de Belém. This album follows their previous work, 'Minhas mulheres tristes – Uma ode furiosa ao samba-canção', where they paid tribute to the genre of samba-canção, drawing from the melancholy found in the songs of famous past artists like Dalva de Oliveira. This new project shifts the focus to the choro genre, particularly highlighting the emotional narratives found in love songs from the 1970s and 1980s. According to the duo, these songs represent a more empowered and self-aware perspective on love, moving away from the tragic portrayal often found in their previous tributes. The emotional weight of these songs resonates deeply, showcasing how they can evoke feelings of nostalgia and reflection. The choice of songs not only connects the contemporary listeners with Brazil's rich musical history but also affirms the importance of women’s voices in the storytelling of love's complexities. As Sara and Nina bring these classic pieces into a new light, their album promises to enchant audiences by bridging the past with present-era interpretations of emotional struggles in love, making it a significant cultural artifact in Brazil's music scene.