Fernanda Brum

Fernanda Brum Costa da Cruz, professionally known as Fernanda Brum, is a Brazilian gospel singer, songwriter, worship pastor, author, and producer. Born on December 19, 1976, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she is one of the most established female voices in Brazilian Christian music. Her career, which began professionally in the early 1990s, has encompassed contemporary gospel, worship music, songwriting, ministry, and Christian publishing.

Brum is particularly known for emotionally expressive worship songs such as “Cura-Me,” “Apenas Um Toque,” “Espírito Santo,” “Quebrantado Coração,” “O Que Sua Glória Fez Comigo,” “Pavão Pavãozinho,” and “Limpe o Palco, Apague as Luzes.” She has also become recognized for addressing themes of faith, healing, spiritual perseverance, and social issues through her music and ministry. Her albums Da Eternidade and Som da Minha Vida won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Christian Music Album in Portuguese, making her a two-time Latin Grammy winner.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Fernanda Brum was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. She grew up in a Christian environment and developed an interest in music during childhood. As a young girl, she participated in school and church musical activities and began developing the vocal and performance abilities that would later define her career.

Her professional involvement with gospel music began in the early 1990s. During this period, she gained experience performing in churches and Christian events before beginning her recording career. Her early work helped her establish herself within Rio de Janeiro’s growing gospel music community.

In 1996, Brum released Meu Bem Maior, her first album with MK Music. The project introduced her to a wider Brazilian gospel audience and earned her the Feminine Revelation award at the Troféu Talento. It marked the beginning of a long relationship with MK Music, through which she would release many of her most important recordings.

Rise to Prominence

Brum continued building her career with albums including O Que Diz Meu Coração, Feliz de Vez, and Quebrantado Coração. Released in 2002, Quebrantado Coração became an important project in her discography and produced the title song, which received multiple award nominations.

Her 2004 live album Apenas Um Toque further expanded her reputation as a worship singer. The project combined contemporary gospel with a strong live worship atmosphere and included songs that became closely associated with her ministry.

She followed it with Profetizando às Nações in 2006. The album continued her movement toward worship-centered music while also reflecting her interest in addressing spiritual and social themes through Christian songwriting.

Cura-Me and International Recognition

One of the defining moments of Brum’s career came with the release of Cura-Me in 2008. The album included the title track “Cura-Me,” which became one of her signature songs. Its themes of emotional and spiritual healing resonated strongly with her audience and reinforced the deeply personal character of her songwriting.

Cura-Me earned Brum her first Latin Grammy nomination in 2008 in the category of Best Christian Music Album in Portuguese. It was the beginning of a relationship with the Latin Grammy Awards that would eventually result in two victories.

Brum subsequently released Glória in 2010 and the live project Glória in Rio in 2011. These projects expanded her audience and demonstrated her ability to combine large-scale gospel productions with the intimate worship style for which she had become known.

Liberta-me and Da Eternidade

In 2012, Brum released Liberta-me, an album that continued her exploration of worship, spiritual freedom, and personal transformation. The project received multiple award nominations and produced songs that became part of her regular ministry repertoire.

Her next major project, Da Eternidade, was released in 2015. Produced by her husband, Emerson Pinheiro, the album became one of the most important achievements of her career. It won the 2015 Latin Grammy for Best Christian Music Album in Portuguese.

The project demonstrated Brum’s mature approach to worship music, combining polished contemporary production with lyrics centered on eternity, God’s presence, and Christian devotion. The song “O Que Sua Glória Fez Comigo” became one of the best-known recordings from the album.

Som da Minha Vida and Further Success

Brum continued her recording career with projects including Som da Minha Vida, released in 2017. The album was described by Brum as a reflection of her personal history and musical journey, and it featured songs that further established her distinctive worship style.

In 2018, Som da Minha Vida won the Latin Grammy for Best Christian Music Album in Portuguese. It was Brum’s second Latin Grammy victory and her fourth nomination for the award.

The album included songs such as “Limpe o Palco, Apague as Luzes” and “Escreve.” Its success reinforced Brum’s position as one of the leading Brazilian gospel recording artists of her generation.

Her later catalog has included projects such as Milagre, Ouço Deus Me Chamar, and Ar. She also continued releasing singles and collaborative recordings, maintaining a presence in Brazilian Christian music as the industry increasingly moved toward digital distribution.

Ministry, Voices and Collaborations

Alongside her solo career, Brum has been involved in several collaborative projects. She is particularly associated with fellow Brazilian gospel singer Eyshila, with whom she recorded the Amigas projects. Their collaboration produced multiple songs and albums and became an important partnership within Brazilian women’s gospel music.

Brum has also been connected with the group Voices, alongside Eyshila, Liz Lanne, Jozyanne, and Marina de Oliveira. The group brought together several prominent Brazilian female Christian singers and became known for its vocal arrangements and collaborative worship recordings.

Beyond music, Brum has served as a pastor since the early 2000s. Her ministry has included preaching, worship leadership, Christian teaching, and work aimed at encouraging women and families. In 2026, a resolution proposal in the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro recognized her work as a singer and pastor and proposed granting her the title of Benemérita do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.

Personal Life and Continuing Career

Fernanda Brum is married to musician and producer Emerson Pinheiro. Their professional partnership has been an important part of her recording career, with Pinheiro producing several of her major albums, including Da Eternidade.

Brum has continued to balance music with pastoral ministry, writing, and family life. Her career has also included authorship, with books addressing Christian faith, personal experiences, ministry, and spiritual development.

More than three decades after beginning her professional career, Brum remains active in Brazilian gospel music. Her catalog includes numerous studio and live projects, while her ministry continues to combine music, worship, teaching, and pastoral work. Her two Latin Grammy wins, extensive certified discography, and enduring influence within Brazilian Christian music have made her one of the country’s notable contemporary gospel artists.