Flora Almeida

Origin

Butiá, RS

Years Active

1984

Genres

jazz, blues, bossa nova, samba, MPB

Instruments

vocals, organ

Biography

Flora Almeida is a Brazilian singer who stands out for her versatility and for moving masterfully between genres such as jazz, blues, bossa nova, and samba. Born in Butiá, Rio Grande do Sul, and raised in Porto Alegre, Flora began her musical journey in childhood, singing and playing the organ at her church. Her professional career took off in 1984 with the show "Mulher Verso e Reverso", directed by Delmar Mancuso, which introduced her to the universe of Noel Rosa, a composer who would become a reference in her repertoire.

Flora Almeida's first phonographic record was the LP "Acordei Bemol, Tudo Estava Sustenido", released in 1988 with the band Circuito Emocional. This work projected her nationally, taking her to São Paulo the following year for a season of shows. In 1998, the album was re-released in CD format. Her career continued with performances alongside important names in Brazilian music, such as Carlos Sandroni, and special guest appearances by artists like Adriana Calcanhoto in Rio de Janeiro.

The singer is recognized for her ability to reinvent classics, especially the songs of Noel Rosa, giving them jazz and blues arrangements, with elaborate arrangements by guitarist Ademir Cândido. Critics describe her as a "naturally complete" artist in the jazz universe, with inspirations ranging from Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald to Tom Jobim and Elis Regina. Throughout her career, Flora Almeida has also dedicated herself to projects that celebrate music from Rio Grande do Sul and independent production, being one of the creators of the Independent CD Festival in Porto Alegre.

Discography

• "Acordei Bemol/Tudo Estava Sustenido" (1988)
• Não Pare na Pista (2000)
• Tudo Beleza! (2010)
• Com que Roupa: Flora Almeida Canta Noel Rosa (2015)