Anna Ratto

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Anna Luisa Soares Rodrigues da Cunha Ratto, Anna Luísa, Ana Ratto

Years Active

2003–presente

Genres

MPB, pop, rock

Instruments

vocal, acoustic guitar, guitar

Biography

Anna Ratto, born Anna Luisa Soares Rodrigues da Cunha Ratto on November 25, 1978, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from Rio de Janeiro. Her musical journey began early, at age thirteen, with acoustic guitar and singing lessons, complemented by studies in musical perception, piano, and percussion. She graduated in Psychology, but music spoke louder, leading her to record the project "Novelas Acústico" in 2003, the year she also began her career as a songwriter. Her first album, "Do Zero", released in 2006, featured her own compositions as well as songs by artists such as Seu Jorge and Pedro Luís, receiving critical and public acclaim.

The artist was a member of Rio de Janeiro's Bloco Quizomba for four years, and her career is marked by a consistent discography, featuring albums like "Girando" (2008), "Anna Ratto" (2012), "Tantas" (2018), "Contato Imediato" (2021) – in which she pays tribute to Arnaldo Antunes –, and "Vison Negro" (2025), also dedicated to Antunes's repertoire. Anna Ratto has participated in major TV shows, such as "Som Brasil" and "Mosaicos", besides performing at various festivals and concert venues across Brazil. In 2015, she released her first DVD, "Anna Ratto – Ao Vivo", featuring singer Roberta Sá.

In 2012, due to legal issues, Anna Ratto changed her stage name from Anna Luísa to Anna Ratto, adopting her surname. Her work ranges across genres such as MPB, pop, and rock, with influences ranging from Novos Baianos and Bob Marley to Luiz Gonzaga and Arnaldo Antunes. The singer is known for her interpretive sensitivity and the way she explores words in her songs, as well as her constant search for new sounds and musical partnerships, keeping herself active and relevant in the Brazilian music scene.

Discography

• Do Zero (2006)
• Anna Ratto (2011)
• Tantas (2018)
• Contato Imediato (2021)
• Vison Negro (2025)