Bruna Viola releases ‘Apostei Minha Camionete’ and reaffirms caipira music with traditional viola, interior humor, and versatility for new audiences.
The track kicks off the year with lightness and present-day relevance. It keeps the viola’s classic sound while delivering a humorous everyday narrative from rural life.
Caipira music evolves without losing roots
Bruna Viola showcases her range. The song draws from simple daily stories, core to the genre. This approach refreshes tradition without rigid constraints.
“Caipira music has always shared everyday tales with truth and lightness. ‘Apostei Minha Camionete’ captures that vibe: fun, rooted, and relatable to modern life while honoring rural essence,” says the artist.
The viola has defined Bruna’s path since childhood. Inspired by Tião Carreiro, she builds a career true to roots yet open to fresh paths.
Bruna Viola Improvável project highlights identity
The track fits into the “Bruna Viola Improvável” project. It features reinterpretations and originals stamped with her style. Filmed at her farm in São José do Rio Preto, it blends rustic and modern vibes across eight tracks, including newcomers like “Apostei Minha Camionete” and “Só a Viola que Chora”.
Marking 21 years in music by 2025, Bruna got her first viola at 10. She joined viola gatherings early and rose in roots sertanejo. She won the 2023 Latin Grammy for Melodias do Sertão in Best Brazilian Roots Album. In 2022, she debuted in film with action comedy Sistema Bruto.
Her nationwide shows feature hits like “Bença”, “De Cuiabá pro Brasil” (with João Carreiro), “Se você voltar” (with César Menotti and Fabiano), “Você não sabe” (from Globo’s O Outro Lado do Paraíso soundtrack), “Quem é que não gosta” (with Bruno and Barreto), “Tô fazendo falta”, “Moda da pinga” (Inezita Barroso cover), “Amor simprão” (with Paula Fernandes), and 2024’s “Vida” (with Chitãozinho and Xororó).
Photo: Isabeli Milani
