Old photo of Marília Mendonça in her mother’s bar appears on Google Street View in Goiânia

2011 Google Street View image records Marília Mendonça aged 16 sitting at a bar table on Rua Jaguaribe, in Jardim Atlântico, in Goiânia. The singer appears at the place set up by her mother, Ruth Dias, before starting her professional career. The 360º photo resource archive was updated and attracted attention four years after the artist’s death in a plane crash.

The scene captures the moment when Marília had not yet released her first EP. Two and a half years after the photo, she debuted with the same name in 2014. National success came in 2016 with the song “Infiel”.

• Location: Rua Jaguaribe, Jardim Atlântico, Goiânia.
• Age in the image: 16 years old.
• Context: Bar improvised by the mother on the sidewalk.

Pre-career registration

Marília Mendonça was born on July 22, 1995 in Cristianópolis, Goiás. She moved to Goiânia as a child with her family. He started composing at the age of 12 and sold songs to country duos before recording as a performer.

The 2011 photo shows the teenager in an everyday environment. The bar operated in front of the family residence and served neighbors. Ruth Dias managed the space to supplement her domestic income.

Early musical trajectory

The first EP came out in 2014 with four tracks. It included early versions of future hits. Marília gained prominence by composing for artists such as Henrique & Juliano.

In 2015, he signed with Som Livre. The 2016 live album consolidated his career. “Infiel” reached the top of the charts and received diamond certification.

The artist recorded more than 1,500 shows until 2021. She received awards at the Latin Grammys in 2019. She became a reference in women’s music with lyrics about relationships.

Accident and investigation

The plane crashed on November 5, 2021 in Caratinga, Minas Gerais. Marília was traveling to perform in the city. The King Air model aircraft carried five people in total.

Cenipa report pointed out inadequate evaluation of the pilot. Identified failures in checking weather conditions. There were no survivors on impact.

• Victims: Marília Mendonça, Henrique Ribeiro, Abicieli Silveira Dias Filho, Geraldo Martins de Medeiros, Tarciso Pessoa Viana.
• Main cause: Blunt polytrauma.
• Accident location: Rural area of Caratinga.

Posthumous legacy administed

The family manages the collection with Som Livre and Workshow. More than 200 unreleased tracks remain saved. Includes voice and guitar recordings stored on a pen drive.

“Second love of your life” came out in November 2025. It reached third position on YouTube Music in one week. Other postmortems like “Leão” with Xamã broke records on platforms.

Recent Releases

The track “Leão” has accumulated 500 million reproductions since 2022. It has become the most listened to on streaming services in Brazil. The partnership with Xamã maintained the artist’s relevance.

New songs follow a schedule defined by the parties involved. The flash drive contains complete compositions and demos. Decisions on edits are subject to joint approval.

Eternal digital presence

Street View has preserved images of streets since 2007 in Brazil. Updates occur periodically in cities like Goiânia. Users locate the exact spot in the photo on Rua Jaguaribe.

The 2011 capture remains publicly accessible. It shows Marília in casual clothes alongside family members. The feature allows a 360º view of the residential surroundings.