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FLUORESCENT ADOLESCENT - Mallu Magalhães, the Brasilian Lily Allen

words by Jair Naves picture by Tatu (Agência de Música)

AFTER THE METEORIC RISE OF SINGERS LIKE LILLY ALLEN AND KATE NASH – who gained instant fame thanks to MySpace – it’s time for a young Brasilian to follow in their footsteps and gain notoriety for her songs via the wonders of the web. The artist in question is Mallu Magalhães, a talented folkrock singer from São Paulo who’s caused something of a stir due to her catchy tunes and the fact that she’s a mere 15 years old. The euphoria surrounding the young girl is such that many consider her to be the best new Brasilian artist of the year, an admirable achievment for someone who sings in English, has only recorded four songs and has performed live only a handful of times.