Evinha

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years active

1961

Genres

mpb, pop, bossa nova

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Eva Corrêa José Maria, widely known as Evinha, is a celebrated Brazilian singer born in Rio de Janeiro on September 17, 1951. She comes from a remarkably musical family, being the sister of members of the famous groups Golden Boys and Trio Esperança. Evinha began her musical journey in 1961 as a founding member of the Trio Esperança alongside her siblings, helping the group record several successful albums throughout the decade and establishing herself as a talented young voice in Brazilian popular music.

In 1968, Evinha embarked on a solo career that quickly brought her widespread acclaim. At just seventeen years old, she triumphed at the 4th International Song Festival in 1969 by performing "Cantiga por Luciana," which secured first place in both the national and international categories. This victory propelled her into the spotlight, leading to the release of her debut solo album, Eva 2001, and cementing her status as a prominent figure in the Brazilian music scene alongside contemporaries like Roberto Carlos and Ivan Lins.

Throughout the 1970s, she continued to release successful albums and recorded memorable tracks that defined an era of Brazilian pop and MPB. Later in her career, she toured internationally as part of Paul Mauriat's orchestra, eventually settling in Paris with pianist Gérard Gambus. In subsequent decades, she revitalized her career through international projects with a reformed Trio Esperança, critically acclaimed acoustic works like Uma Voz, Um Piano, and tribute albums celebrating legendary Brazilian songwriters.