Ferrugem and Sorriso Maroto are Brazilian artists associated with pagode and contemporary samba. Ferrugem (real name Jhefferson Almeida Silva) emerged as a solo singer and songwriter from Rio de Janeiro in the 2010s, known for romantic lyrics, melodic samba grooves, and smooth vocal delivery often supported by acoustic and percussive arrangements. Sorriso Maroto is a long-established pagode band formed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1990s, noted for combining traditional samba instrumentation with pop-oriented production, emotive lead vocals and romantic themes aimed at broad popular audiences. Both act within Brazil’s commercial samba/pagode scene, blending classic rhythmic elements with accessible, radio-friendly songwriting.