Negra Li revives 20-year partnership with Charlie Brown Jr. at João Rock When she took the stage to record the audiovisual "Acústico" with Charlie Brown Jr. in 2003, Negra Li emerged as one of the most promising voices in Brazilian urban music. More than 20 years later, recognized as one of the biggest names on the national scene, the singer returns to share the scene with the band. The remaining members, Marcão Britto and Thiago Castanho, perform a tribute show to one of the most iconic albums by the group from Santos (SP) at João Rock 2026, this Saturday (1st), in Ribeirão Preto (SP). The festival is sold out and, according to the organizers, expects 65 thousand people at the Permanent Exhibition Park. Negra Li is one of the guests at the presentation. In an interview with g1, the rapper recalled fond memories of the time and revealed her expectations for the show. "I thought this invitation was brilliant, that we could have this opportunity to be together and be able to sing 'Não é Sério' live with the original band. It's a mix of emotions. You can't help but remember the old times, remember Chorão, Champignon, you can't help but get emotional", he says. Be part of the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Negra Li Lude Richele/Disclosure According to the singer, there was no prior rehearsal for the presentation, but the objective for the festival's audience is to make a difference through music. "We're thinking about doing something else, a little surprise," he says. Posthumous Memories Being part of the history of Charlie Brown Jr.'s acoustic album was a milestone in her career. Negra Li says that she had a great connection with Chorão in the early 2000s. "I remember a lot of the support I had from Chorão in relation to music, in relation to the job market. He tried to prepare me, give me tips. I remember the freedom he also gave me in the acoustic recording when I did my improvisations." The artist's relationship with the band has always been very affectionate. After the singer's death in 2013, she was invited to perform on the TV Globo program “Altas Horas”. Chorão thanks Champignon's presence on the stage at Ceará Music, in Fortaleza Fred Pontes/Disclosure At that moment, Negra Li had a special moment with Champignon, who was going to sing and went to get her help, due to her nervousness. "Before going in, he was very nervous. I told him: 'Man, your voice is really beautiful'. I gave him that opinion, I remember he was very happy." The memories of that time make her think about her own trajectory. What in the past left her insecure at times, today she faces it with maturity and courage. "My last album, 'Silêncio Que Grita', talks a lot about me, about a moment when I was blossoming. It's a greater confidence. That comes with experience. It's been many years that we become a little more, let's say, confident, calmer", he says. Expectations for participation Negra Li has already been to different festivals in the country, but understands that going on stage as a guest has a different weight. Preparing your own show comes with more worry. "When we are invited, we can taste, we can relax. So, I know it's work, but it's almost not going to be work. I want to play, I want to have fun", he says. READ ALSO: How to get there, what to take, event map: see how to prepare for João Rock 2026 Soundtrack of youth: fans report how Charlie Brown Jr.'s acoustic album marked their lives see 10 shows to keep an eye on at the festival in Ribeirão Preto Father passes on his passion for Charlie Brown Jr. to his children and prepares a family trip to João Rock for the band's show Marina Sena fan exchanges international pop for Brazilianness in the singer's sound: 'It opened my vision' João Rock 2024 has a tribute show to Charlie Brown Jr's 30th birthday and the audience sings hits from the band Érico Andrade/g1 Being part of a festival involves some uncertainty, according to the singer. When I don't feel it anymore, let's retire." The casting for the festival as an attraction shouldn't stop the singer from taking a break to enjoy the event. "It's at festivals that I end up meeting artists that I wouldn't have the same opportunity for, if it weren't for a festival so mixed with so many stages to cover everyone. This is essential for art, for culture, for music." João Rock's line-up includes names such as Marina Sena, Criolo, BaianaSystem, CPM 22, Lagum, Raimundos, Luedji Luna, Nação Zumbi, Ajuliacosta and Alceu Valença. The singer Negra Li Disclosure Check out highlights from João Rock 2026: João Rock 2026 promises 12 hours of shows for 65 thousand people See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão e Franca