From classic tributes to fearless originals, the singer-songwriter's new album is a sweeping portrait of feminine complexity—rooted in Brazil and reaching far beyond.
With Todas Elas (Deluxe), Vanessa da Mata delivers one of the most conceptually unified and emotionally expansive records of her career. Released digitally via ONErpm, the project expands on the original 11-track album with a new, stirring version of the 1984 Gal Costa classic “Nada Mais”—the Portuguese adaptation of Stevie Wonder's “Lately,” translated by Ronaldo Bastos. Vanessa's rendition is not only a nod to one of her lifelong inspirations, but a powerful tribute to Gal's influence on the modern lineage of Brazilian music. Her decision to include it was affirmed when a spontaneous backstage video of her singing the song went viral during the recording of “Altas Horas,” igniting renewed public interest.
Deeply personal collaborative creation
Described by Vanessa as a record that could “tell the story of many women,” Todas Elas traverses emotional peaks and quiet revelations. With contributions from João Gomes, Jota.pê, and jazz visionary Robert Glasper, the album covers a range of sonic textures—from reggae and samba jazz to indie soul and Brazilian pop. Its production is led by Vanessa herself, with arrangements built in creative collaboration with her longtime band. The result is a deeply personal, musically rich statement of identity, memory, and artistic freedom.
Throughout the album, Vanessa explores womanhood in its plural form: as desire, rebellion, contradiction, resilience, and joy. On “Maria Sem Vergonha,” she pushes back against social norms that limit female expression. “Demorou” reveals the emotional clarity of a woman comfortable with impermanence, while “Esperança” channels the quiet strength that comes with hard-earned maturity. In “Eu Te Apoio em Sua Fé,” she directly addresses religious intolerance, bringing critical weight to the project's lyrical range.
Interwoven with poetry by Viviane Mosé, the album presents Vanessa da Mata as a multidimensional artist—a singer, writer, and thinker in full command of her craft. Her voice is unmistakably hers, but it holds multitudes. As Mosé writes, the record is like a Russian doll: each song contains a new woman, another perspective, a different strength.
Todas Elas (Deluxe) is not just an album—it's a statement of cultural continuity and personal sovereignty. And with each track, Vanessa da Mata reaffirms why she remains one of Brazil's most vital and transformative voices.
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