Artists hold a solidarity show in Santos to help singer João Maria after a stroke

To help João Maria during the period of recovery and time away from work, artists from the region will come together in a solidarity show in Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, this Sunday (15).

The event will be held from 6pm, at Herval 33, at Rua Marquês de Herval, 33, in Valongo. In total, 16 attractions are confirmed.

Tickets cost R$50. Payment must be made by Pix to the telephone number (13) 98122-5115, linked to Genilson Fernandes da Silva. Afterwards, the receipt must be sent to the same number via WhatsApp.

According to Gê Fernandes, who organizes the event and will also perform, the amount raised will go directly to João Maria to help with treatment and expenses during the period he is away from the stage. There is still no estimate of how much the organizers hope to raise.

João Maria began his career at the end of the 1980s and maintains a repertoire that mixes MPB, national rock and international songs.

The nickname 'Thief' arose, according to information released about the artist, from jokes in which he said he "stealed" the public's attention.

According to Santos City Hall, João Maria became one of the names linked to bohemia and live music in the city.