Juliana Amaral

Origin

São Bernardo do Campo, SP

Years Active

1995

Genres

samba, MPB

Instruments

voice

Biography

Juliana Amaral is a Brazilian singer and songwriter born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, on August 10, 1973. She began her musical career in 1995 and, in 1998, presented the shows "Aos que vão nascer" and "Um grito", produced by the group Sambacoral. Her artistic journey is marked by versatility and a deep connection with Brazilian popular music, especially samba.

In 1999, Juliana Amaral won the "Projeto Nascente", promoted by the University of São Paulo (USP) and Editora Abril, an important recognition for new talents. Her debut album, "Águas Daqui", was released in 2002, produced by Luis Felipe Gama and Robertinho Silva. The record featured her own compositions such as "Nome do amor" and "Cordel", as well as partnerships and interpretations of other renowned MPB artists.

Throughout her career, Juliana Amaral has released other acclaimed albums, such as "Juliana Samba" (2007), "SM, XLS (Samba Mínimo, Extra Luxo Super)" (2012) and "Açoite" (2016). Her works frequently explore the sung word, combining music with poetic readings and texts inspired by diverse literary and cultural references. Her work demonstrates a refined technical, visual, and scenic finish, with projects that integrate arrangements, sound, script, and production in a cohesive way, engaging in dialogue with artists like Milton Nascimento and Douglas Germano.

Discography

• SM, XLS (2012)
• Juliana Samba (2015)
• Águas Daqui (2015)
• Açoite (2016)
• Cartas de Marear (2024)