At home and abroad, sisters Marisa and Marizele, two Brazilian nuns, are knocking audiences out. Their beatboxing and dancing video is taking the world by storm! The spontaneous act, which featured Deacon Giovani Bastos, has garnered millions of views on social media platforms both in Brazil and internationally. Their distinctive approach to faith and fun has captivated audiences well outside their hometown.
Their unforgettable performance featured Sister Marizele’s crazy awesome beatboxing as Sister Marisa busted some killer moves to put the pedal to the beat. Deacon Giovani jumped in too, mirroring their dance moves perfectly, producing a lively and exuberant energy. This artistic collaboration among the three partners has literally brought audiences to their feet. It has created a huge social media presence for Sister Marizele, who recently hit over 100k Instagram followers.
Sister Marizele told us that they had no expectations to go viral with their performance. That moment was really spontaneous because with Sister Marisa, if you play a beat, she is going to get up and dance. I’m used to mostly singing and beatboxing,” she said over the phone from New York in a joint interview with The Associated Press. For us, it felt like something very simple, very spontaneous. Though, I’ll be honest, it was unusual to see it going viral even beyond Brazil!
Beyond all the hype, in real life Sister Marisa is still off the grid. She doesn’t have an instagram. Regardless, the pair’s work still serves as the catalyst for countless performers around the world. Sister Marizele emphasized the purpose behind their creative expressions: “Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It’s beautiful to see.”
Their past history of working together was an intangible asset that was both felt and seen in the overall sleekness of their act. According to Sister Marizele, this inherent chemistry between the two of them made it all the more natural for them to engage with their audience. The performance did more than keep crowds entertained, it helped unify viewers. More than that, they love the happy, peaceful message that comes with the artists’ creation, helping to build a tight-knit community.
