The quiet depth of Carolina Viana’s music burst the bubble (Redoma) – without diminishing the duo she formed with producer Joana Rodrigues. Together, they crafted a sonic tapestry of remarkable subtlety, weaving threads of hip hop, lo-fi electronica, jazz, folk, and spoken word. In search of an even more intimate language, Carolina became Malva – a name inspired by the flower known for healing wounds – and released vens ou ficas, a solo debut that was quickly recognized on several best-of-2023 lists in Portugal. This January, she followed it with poros, an album where she began to let others in – “gently, without making much noise.”