"Silêncio" is a quintessential sofrência (suffering) ballad, a subgenre of sertanejo that focuses on heartbreak and the lingering pain of lost love. Silêncio - Marília Mendonça - LETRAS.MUS.BR
The track was produced by Eduardo Pepato , a long-time collaborator who helped shape her signature "sofrência" sound. Marília Mendonça: Ao Vivo
The song (Silence) is a foundational track in the career of the late "Queen of Suffering," Marília Mendonça . Originally recorded in 2015 and released officially on March 4, 2016 , the live video from her debut DVD, Marília Mendonça: Ao Vivo , captures the raw emotional energy that would eventually make her the most-streamed artist in Brazil. Background and Recording Marília Mendonça: Ao Vivo