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Maria João (singer)

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This article is about the Portuguese singer. For the model, see Maria Joao (model). For Angolan politician, see João Maria de Sousa.
Maria João
Photo by Tom Beetz.
Photo by Tom Beetz.
Background information
Birth nameMaria João Monteiro Grancha
Born (1956-06-27) 27 June 1956 (age 68)
Lisbon, Portugal
GenresJazz, World Music, Avant-Garde Music, Electronica
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1983–present
LabelsUniversal Music
WebsiteOfficial Website

Maria João (born Maria João Monteiro Grancha June 27, 1956, Lisbon, Portugal) is a Portuguese jazz singer.[1]

She is known for her vocal flexibility and improvisational skills. While normally considered a jazz artist, her music incorporates a mix of folk/ethnic music, modern jazz, avant-garde, electronica, symphonic and other genres.

Although her main musical partner is Portuguese pianist Mário Laginha, she has worked with many musicians throughout her career, including Aki Takase, Manu Katche, Trilok Gurtu, Bobby McFerrin, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Joe Zawinul, Ralph Towner, Dino Saluzzi, Kai Eckhardt, Gilberto Gil and Lenine.

Currently, she maintains her long-time collaboration with Mário Laginha, as well as working with Belgian singer David Linx and OGRE, a Portuguese jazz and electronica project.

Discography

Compilations

  • Pensa Nisto! (1996) - Fidjo Magoado
  • Etnocity/Underground Sound Of Lisbon (2000) - Saris e Capolanas (remix) (MJML)
  • Movimentos Perpétuos (2003)- Mãos Na Parede (MJML)

Collaborations

References

  1. ^ Hole, Abigail; Beech, Charlotte (2 March 2005). Portugal. Lonely Planet. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-74059-682-4. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
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