Ana Martins

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1998–presente

Genres

MPB, bossa nova, samba

Instruments

voz

Biography

Ana Martins is a Brazilian singer born in Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 1972. The daughter of renowned musicians Nelson Ângelo and Joyce, and sister of fellow singer Clara Moreno, Ana has had a strong connection to music since childhood, having participated in her mother's recordings at a very young age. Her solo career began in 1998, establishing herself as an important voice in the MPB scene.

Throughout her career, Ana Martins has released albums such as "Futuros Amantes" (2000) and "Linda" (2001), in addition to participating in various other projects and compilations, exploring the sounds of bossa nova and samba. Her discography includes works released in Brazil and Japan, demonstrating the international reach of her art. She was also a member of the vocal group Celacanto and participated in projects like "Filhas da Bossa" and "Meu Caro Amigo Chico Buarque."

In addition to her career as a performer, Ana Martins also works as a producer and scriptwriter, demonstrating versatility in her artistic pursuits. Her music is marked by vocal delicacy and sophisticated arrangements that evoke the tradition of Brazilian popular music, but with a contemporary touch. She has performed on important stages, such as the Blue Note in Tokyo, and continues to be an active and relevant artist in Brazilian music.

Discography

• Futuros Amantes (2000)
• Linda (2001)
• Samba Sincopado (2004)
• Kay Lyra, Tatiana, Ana Martins (5), Marianna Leporace – Filhas da Bossa = ボサノバの娘たち (2004)