O Muriel
Muriel Alves—popularly known as O Muriel—was born in Goianésia, Goiás, and
received his first guitar at age eight, beginning his musical journey amidst
church gatherings and family performances. By 13, he was singing at school
events, and at 14 he won his first major talent contest at a police military
school's festival. At 17 he self-recorded his debut CD in Goiânia, gaining local
traction with “Vagabundo Cachaceiro.” By 20, he won songwriter and vocalist
awards at Rádio RVC in Goianésia for “Estado Grave” (2018), earning radio
airplay and a music video. Transitioning into the f...
