Vem is a studio album by the acclaimed Brazilian singer and songwriter Maria Bethânia, released in 1989 by Philips/PolyGram. The album is a significant entry in her extensive discography, further solidifying her status as one of Brazil's most important interpreters of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB).
Recorded and released during a prolific period in Bethânia's career, Vem features a diverse collection of songs from various composers, including both established and emerging talents. The album showcases Bethânia's characteristic vocal intensity and interpretive depth, a hallmark of her artistic style. It blends traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary arrangements, characteristic of MPB in the late 1980s.
Among its tracks, Vem includes contributions from notable songwriters, and its release was met with commercial success in Brazil. The album continued to explore themes common in Bethânia's work, such as love, spirituality, and social commentary, delivered through her powerful and emotive performances. It remains an important piece within her body of work, representing a specific period in her artistic evolution and the broader landscape of Brazilian music.