Geovana

Origin

Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, SP

Also known as

Giovanna Maira

Genres

classical crossover, opera, MPB

Instruments

vocals, piano, keyboards

Biography

Giovanna Maira da Rosa Silva, known professionally as Giovanna Maira, is a Brazilian classical crossover singer, lyric soprano, songwriter, and instrumentalist born in Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, São Paulo. Blind from the age of one due to retinoblastoma, she began studying piano at age three and later graduated in vocal and lyric art from the School of Communications and Arts of the University of São Paulo (ECA-USP). Over the course of her career, she has distinguished herself as a versatile performer capable of bridging classical opera and popular crossover styles.

Her career features significant international milestones, such as winning the Rosemary Kennedy International Competition in 2004, which led to a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Domestically, she has performed as a soloist alongside renowned ensembles like the Orquestra Bachiana Jovem under the direction of João Carlos Martins, famously interpreting Heitor Villa-Lobos's "Bachiana n. 5" at the opening of the 2007 Pan American Games. In addition to her solo work, she formed the vocal group "A Bela e os Tenores" alongside tenors Jorge Durian and Armando Valsani, expanding her reach into sacred arias and television presentation.

Maira's discography includes independent releases such as her debut album Um Outro Olhar and subsequent crossover works like A Look Beyond and Hallelujah. Beyond her musical pursuits, she is an author and actress, participating in theatrical productions such as Teatro Cego and releasing an accessible autobiographical project with an accompanying EP. Her contributions to classical crossover and dedication to accessibility have cemented her presence within Brazilian cultural arts.

Discography

• Quem Tem Carinho Me Leva (1975)
• Brilha Sol (2020)
• Sangue Negro Nobre (2025)