Ana Larousse

Origin

Manaus, AM

Years Active

2013

Genres

indie rock, folk rock, MPB

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar, piano

Biography

Ana Larousse is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and poet born in Manaus, Amazonas, who grew up in Curitiba, Paraná. Her musical work, marked by delicacy and poetic depth, moves through themes such as love, disillusionment, time, and, especially, loneliness. The experience of living in Paris for six years, where she studied contemporary art at Université Paris 8, significantly influenced her compositions, many of which were written during this period and reflect the melancholy and experiences in the city of light. Her first self-authored album, "Tudo Começou Aqui", released in 2013 and produced by Rodrigo Lemos, explores these influences, blending dark timbres and synthesizers with the subtlety of her songs.

Larousse is recognized for her multifaceted approach to the arts, also working as a writing workshop facilitator and translator. Her writing is frequently described as an invitation to contemplation, exploring the urgency of life, memory, and everyday experiences. In 2023, she released her debut book, "Antes que a gente morra", which deepens this connection between life and poetry, presenting fluid poems that invite reflection on the intensity of banal acts and existence itself. Her literary references include names like Simone de Beauvoir, David Foster Wallace, Sylvia Plath, and Virginia Woolf, reflecting her interest in autobiographical writings and the exploration of subjectivity.

The artist demonstrates a deep connection between her life and her art, considering writing as her meeting point. She does not merely seek to report facts, but rather to express reflections, anxieties, and confusions, believing that this honesty is fundamental to her artistic expression. Ana Larousse's music, which has featured collaborations with artists such as Uyara Torrente and Leo Fressato, is characterized by melodies that emanate light and fog, and by a sweet voice that, paradoxically, can cut with the intensity of its verses. Her work is an invitation to dive into the complexities of human experience through word and melody.

Discography

• Tudo Começou Aqui (2013)