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Daniela Mercury Releases 'Cirandaia,' a Joyful Manifesto on AI, Democracy and Brazilian Roots

Cirandaia fuses Afro‑Brazilian celebration with commentary on AI, Big Tech regulation, misinformation, democracy, Amazon deforestation and indigenous rights.

Overview

  • The 15‑track album arrived on streaming platforms on October 17, pairing Bahia‑born rhythms with overt civic themes.
  • The title unites ciranda with IA, signaling songs that question how society will use artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
  • Collaborations span generations and genres, including Alcione, Lauana Prado, Zélia Duncan, Vânia Abreu, Chico César and Rachel Reis, with Gabriel Mercury contributing vocals and production.
  • Quem Vai Segurar o Céu? features Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Ehuana Yaira Yanomami, Jeane Terra and Gabriel Mercury in a plea for forest preservation and indigenous rights.
  • Mercury frames the project as art in service of democracy, celebrates 40 years of axé in tracks like O Axé É Salvador, and addresses religious intolerance in É Terreiro with Alcione.