Maysa: When the Heart Sings(2009)

Maysa: When the Heart Sings is a documentary series that traces the life of Brazilian singer Maysa, a trailblazer who refused to conform to the social expectations of her era. From the 1950s through the 1970s, Maysa rose to stardom while navigating a turbulent personal life marked by passionate romances and devastating heartbreaks. The series captures her artistic evolution and the cultural landscape she inhabited, revealing how her bold choices both on and off stage shaped her legacy. Through archival footage and intimate storytelling, Maysa: When the Heart Sings explores the woman behind the voice—a complex figure whose defiance of convention made her an icon in Brazilian music history.