Ana Karina

Also known as

Ana Karina Sebastião, Anna Karina

Years Active

1995

Genres

MPB, jazz, R&B, samba, funk, soul

Instruments

electric bass, acoustic guitar, keyboard, vocals

Biography

Ana Karina Sebastião is a multifaceted Brazilian musician, recognized for her work as a bassist, singer, and songwriter. Her musical career began at the age of nine with acoustic guitar and keyboard lessons, evolving to the study of the electric bass at age twelve at the Universidade Livre de Música (ULM), now EMESP Tom Jobim. For eight years, she deepened her knowledge of the instrument, music theory, and ensemble practice, in addition to earning a degree in music education.

As an instrumentalist, Ana Karina has collaborated with a vast array of renowned Brazilian music artists, including Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé, Gal Costa, Martinho da Vila, Elza Soares, Paulinho da Viola, Alcione, Maria Gadú, Chico César, and Liniker. Her participation in the house band of Rede Globo's talk show "Conversa com Bial" exposed her to a broad audience, allowing her to showcase her versatility across various musical genres.

In addition to her work as a bassist, Ana Karina has stood out as a singer and songwriter, releasing original works that explore fusions of jazz, R&B, samba, funk, soul, and MPB. In 2019, she became the first Brazilian woman to have a signature bass guitar, the "Black Gold", released by Tagima. Her trajectory also includes performances at major national and international festivals, such as Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza, and The Town, alongside roles in music production.

In 2022, she released the album "Llegó La Máquina", and in 2021, she participated in the single "Hecho En Baranoa". In 2026, she presented her first original work as a singer and songwriter, "VAMO COM", and released the single "NEGA NINJA".

Discography

• NEGA NINJA (2026)