Murilo Huff and Marília Mendonça were Brazilian artists associated with sertanejo and its contemporary subgenres; Marília Mendonça was a prominent singer-songwriter from Minas Gerais known for her emotive delivery and songwriting within the “feminejo” movement, and Murilo Huff is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and composer linked to the same scene. Both were active in the 2010s and 2020s, contributing to modern sertanejo’s blend of traditional acoustic elements with pop production and lyrics focused on personal relationships and everyday life. Their work emphasized direct, narrative lyrical content and melodic vocal performances typical of contemporary Brazilian country-pop.