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Marisa Monte
Blending Brazilian popular music, samba and pop in solo recordings and Tribalistas.
MM · Verde, Anil, Amarelo, Cor-de-Rosa e Carvão
- Born
- 1 July 1967
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
More people
Marisa Monte
Marisa Monte is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and producer. Her recordings bring together older Brazilian traditions and contemporary collaborators, with careful attention to arrangements and production.
Early life
Early instruments
Took piano and drum lessons as a child in Rio de Janeiro.
Vocal training
Studied classical singing and spent time in Italy before returning to popular music.
Career
- 1987
Return to Brazil
Developed a live show after studying in Italy.
- 1989
Debut album
Released the live recording MM.
- 2002
Tribalistas
Joined Arnaldo Antunes and Carlinhos Brown for a collaborative album.
- 2021
Portas
Released a new studio album developed during the pandemic.
Selected work
MM
Her debut, including Bem que Se Quis.
Verde, Anil, Amarelo, Cor-de-Rosa e Carvão
An album bringing together a wide range of collaborators.
Tribalistas
A collaborative recording including Já Sei Namorar.
Beyond work
Creative control
Negotiated ownership of her recordings from early in her career.
Samba preservation
Produced recordings and a documentary celebrating the Velha Guarda da Portela’s musical memory.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Official biography and discography ↗Photo: Pablo Escobar. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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