Clara Valente

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Anna Clara Valente

Years Active

2009

Genres

MPB, bossa nova, jazz, samba, afrobeat, tango

Instruments

voice, piano

Biography

Clara Valente, born Anna Clara Tavares Gurgel Valente in 1986, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter originally from Rio de Janeiro. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Popular Brazilian Music from UNIRIO in 2009, where she also studied popular voice with renowned teachers such as Jorge Maya, Mirna Rubin, and Felipe Abreu, as well as piano with Cristina Behring. Her artistic training also includes theater studies. Initially, she used the stage name Anna Clara Valente, under which she released recorded works, including a single (SMD) in 2010, produced by Rafael Gryner, which featured original compositions such as "Um dia de sol" and "Mundo vai girar", in addition to a cover of "Canto de Ossanha" by Baden Powell and Vinicius de Moraes.

Throughout her career, Clara Valente has performed in various cultural spaces in Rio de Janeiro, such as Espaço Cultural Maurice Valansi and Carioca da Gema. In 2014, she released her debut self-penned album, "Mil Coisas", which explored an eclectic sound, blending genres like afrobeat, samba, tango, and northeastern elements, with influences from artists like Joyce Moreno. The album received critical acclaim, being named one of the best in the MPB category by portals such as UOL Música. Her song "Pra te encontrar" received a music video directed by Dante Belluti and Julia Rezende.

Clara Valente's versatility extends beyond music, with artistic influences that converse with other mediums. Her musical work frequently transitions between jazz, bossa nova, and MPB, incorporating global rhythms. Throughout her trajectory, her work as a visual artist also stands out, with creations in painting and muralism, participating in urban art festivals and exhibitions. This artistic duality reflects a deep connection with the urban and natural landscape, exploring geometric shapes and colors in her creations.

Discography

• Mil Coisas (2014)