9 Rosas marks the first full album from Maria and the Band, a project that blends Brazilian roots music with a subtle Canadian fiddle sensibility. The result is a sound that feels fresh without losing its lineage: forró, coco, baião and chorinho reimagined with clean production, warm percussion, and vocals that carry emotional clarity. The band navigates this cultural crossover with restraint and precision, offering tradition without nostalgia and innovation without overstatement. Nove Rosas stands as a confident debut: honest, rhythmic, and unmistakably contemporary in its cross-border identity.