Joanna

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1979

Genres

MPB, samba-canção, pop, romântico

Instruments

vocal, acoustic guitar

Biography

Joanna, artistic name of Maria de Fátima Gomes Nogueira, is a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born in Rio de Janeiro. Emerging in the late 1970s after winning a major televised talent contest, she quickly established herself as a prominent voice in Brazilian popular music, celebrated for her powerful yet smooth romantic vocal delivery. Throughout her career, she has released numerous successful albums, exploring various musical styles including MPB, samba-canção, and religious music, while also achieving notable international acclaim, particularly in Portugal and Latin America.

In addition to her solo success, Joanna has collaborated and shared the stage with many of Brazil's most iconic artists, such as Simone, Milton Nascimento, and Maria Bethânia. Her extensive discography features memorable hits like "Descaminhos", "Recado (Meu namorado)", and her definitive recording of Milton Nascimento and Fernando Brant's "Nos Bailes da Vida". Beyond her commercial releases, she has dedicated herself to critically acclaimed tribute albums honoring masters of Brazilian song, cementing her enduring legacy in the nation's musical landscape.

Discography

• Joanna '85 (1985)
• Joanna '86 (1986)
• Primaveras e Verões (1989)
• Joanna (1991)
• Alma, Coração e Vida (1993)
• Joanna Canta Lupicínio (1994)
• Sempre no Meu Coração (1995)
• Joanna em Samba Canção (1997)
• Intimidad (1998)
• Chama (1999)
• Joanna '84 (1999)
• Estrela Guia (1999)
• Nascente (1999)
• Brilho e Paixão (1999)
• Vidamor (1999)
• Ao Vivo - 20 Anos (1999)
• Joanna '88 (1999)
• RCA 100 Anos de Música (2001)
• Eu Estou Bem (2001)
• Joanna em Oração (2002)
• Joanna todo Acústico (2003)
• 25 Anos Entre Amigos (2005)
• Em Pintura Íntima - Ao Vivo (2007)
• Joanna interpreta Padre Zezinho, SCJ (2012)
• Aqui e Agora (2020)
• Joanna 45 Anos de Estrada (2026)