Eliane Salek

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Eliane Corrêa Salek

Years Active

1975–2025

Genres

brazilian jazz, MPB, choro, samba, classical

Instruments

piano, flute, vocals

Biography

Eliane Salek is a Brazilian pianist, flutist, composer, arranger, and mezzo-soprano singer. Born on February 1, 1955, in Rio de Janeiro, she has had a distinguished career spanning classical and popular music genres.

Salek holds a degree in piano and a bachelor's in transverse flute from the School of Music at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. She furthered her studies in arrangement with César Guerra-Peixe and functional harmony with Ester Scliar. Her vocal training included studies with Teresinha Schiavo and Eládio P. Gonzalez, with further refinement from renowned teachers and participation in masterclasses in Brazil and abroad.

Her career includes performances as a flutist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Radio MEC and the Symphony Orchestra of Espírito Santo. In the popular music scene, Salek has collaborated with numerous prominent Brazilian artists such as Elizeth Cardoso, Toquinho, Zeca Pagodinho, Sivuca, Elba Ramalho, Alaíde Costa, and Paulinho da Viola. She has released several albums, including "Baiôro" (1985), "Mistura Brasileira" (1999), and "Modinhas e Chorinhos Eternos" (2008), showcasing her versatility as an instrumentalist and vocalist.

Discography

• Baiorô (1985)
• Mistura Brasileira (1998)
• Modinhas e Chorinhos Eternos (2008)
• 40 Anos de Palco (2016)