Janaína Moreno

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Also known as

Janaína Rodrigues de Brito

Years Active

1987

Genres

samba, MPB

Instruments

vocals, pandeiro

Biography

Janaína Moreno is a Brazilian singer and songwriter born on October 13, 1980, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. She began her artistic career at the age of seven as part of the group Arco-Íris, which performed on the TV Manchete program of the same name in Minas Gerais. With this group, she toured throughout the interior of Minas Gerais and had the opportunity to sing alongside notable artists like Luiz Caldas and Erasmo Carlos.

Moreno pursued a degree in University Theater from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), graduating in 2002. She also took vocal technique classes with Babaya and attended the Spasso Popular Circus School. In 2009, she moved to Rio de Janeiro, where she further developed her musical career. She was a winner of the 3rd "Novos Bambas do Velho Samba" contest, promoted by the Carioca da Gema music venue.

Her career has been marked by collaborations with renowned Brazilian artists such as Dona Ivone Lara, Monarco, Alcione, Fabiana Cozza, Teresa Cristina, and Diogo Nogueira. Moreno's debut album, "Festeira," released in 2014, showcases her unique style, blending samba with other influences. She has also performed internationally, including in Angola. Her work often pays homage to the rich history of Brazilian music, particularly samba and the legacy of iconic singers.