Beth Bruno

Origin

Niterói, RJ

Genres

MPB, jazz, brazilian jazz

Instruments

vocals, piano

Biography

Beth Bruno is a Brazilian singer, arranger, and pianist known for her versatile interpretations within MPB and jazz. Born in Niterói, she began her musical journey through local festival circuits in Rio de Janeiro, where she frequently earned accolades as best interpreter. Over her career, she has performed and recorded alongside prominent figures of Brazilian music such as Djavan, Ivan Lins, and Milton Nascimento, establishing herself as a refined vocal artist.

Her extensive performance history includes notable collaborations with master instrumentalists like Nico Assumpção, Artur Maia, and Marco Pereira, as well as sharing stages with icons like Paulo Moura and Beth Carvalho. She famously starred in the musical comedy Pobre Menina Rica alongside Carlos Lyra and Antônio Pedro, and lent her voice to landmark recordings including Guinga and Aldir Blanc's collaborative projects and Almir Chediak's Antônio Carlos Jobim Songbook series, where she dueted with Ed Motta. Her global footprint expanded through international performances at venues and festivals in Venezuela and the United States, alongside conducting master classes at institutions like Berklee School of Music.

In addition to her live performances, Beth Bruno has contributed extensively to soundtracks for film, theater, and television, notably working with composer Wagner Tiso on the film Tiradentes and performing on albums released by Niterói Discos, including her solo debut Luz. Balancing her time between Brazil and New York, she continues to bridge cultural divides through her contemporary jazz and Brazilian popular music projects, culminating in releases like her album Between Worlds.