Ana Clara Horta

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2010

Genres

MPB, samba, bossa nova, electronic

Instruments

vocals, guitar, piano

Biography

Ana Clara Horta is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Rio de Janeiro on September 2, 1980. She is the sister of musician Kiko Horta. Horta studied piano from age 11 to 14 before transitioning to the guitar. She also holds a degree in Psychology.

Horta released her debut album, "Órbita," in 2010. The album features her singing and playing guitar, accompanied by Igor Araújo on bass and musical direction, Fernando Caneca on guitars and acoustic guitars, and Pitito on drums and percussion. "Órbita" includes several of her compositions, such as "Pé atrás," "Concha do mar," and "Melodrama" (co-written with Gabriel Pondé), as well as "Primavera" (with Rodrigo Cascardo), "Bailarina" (with João Bernardo and Tadeu de Paula), "Menina do leite" (with Miguel Jorge), and "Lágrima negra" (with João Bernardo and Miguel Jorge). Her solo compositions on the album include "Pé de amora," "Não há dúvida," and "Culpe meu vício."

The album "Órbita" was produced by Mario Moura and features guest appearances from Serginho Trombone, Kiko Horta (on piano and accordion), Flavio Guimarães (on harmonica), Leo Saad (on percussion), Felipe Abreu (on vocals), and Pedro Luis. In 2011, Ana Clara Horta held a release show for "Órbita" at Solar de Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro. She has also been associated with the electronic music scene under the name ANII, noted as a producer and DJ blending techno, house, and experimental sounds.

Discography

• Órbita (2010)
• Dialeto (2015)
• Vou Nascer Mais Um (2024)