Shawn Mendes Joins Ivete Sangalo and Carlinhos Brown for Bahian Jam in Salvador

Overview

• Mendes visited Carlinhos Brown’s Candeal Guetho Square on Wednesday night, where videos show him singing backing vocals as the trio performed “Magalenha.”
• Brown posted a welcome on Instagram and quoted Ivete’s playful nickname for Mendes as her “my old son,” noting the visit as a cultural introduction to Bahian music.
• Local reports say Mendes has been staying at Ivete’s home in Salvador for several days after his appearance at the Earthshot Prize in Rio de Janeiro.
• Fans photographed the singer around the city, including at Porto da Barra, Pelourinho and Ilha dos Frades, with Mendes posing for pictures and mingling casually.
• The official Salvador city account joined the online buzz with a lighthearted comment reacting to his appearances.