Karla Sabah

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Karla de Jesus do Nascimento Saba

Genres

MPB, drum 'n' bossa, electronic, pop

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Karla Sabah is a Brazilian singer, actress, model, filmmaker, and theater teacher born in Rio de Janeiro. She began her professional career in theater during the early 1980s, winning the Mambembe Award for her performance in the children's play "Adeus, Fadas e Bruxas". Throughout her career, she also expanded into television acting, appearing in popular telenovelas such as "Vale Tudo" and "Prova de Amor", where she notably recorded a rendition of the classic bossa nova track "O Barquinho".

As a musical artist, Sabah first gained prominence in the 1980s as a member of the vocal group Afrodite se Quiser, releasing albums like "Fora de Mim" and contributing to television soundtracks. In the 1990s, she formed the duo Bad Girls alongside Daniele Daumerie, scoring a notable hit with the song "Sexo". Transitioning into a solo career, she released her debut solo album "Drum’n Bossa" in 2004, which reinterpreted MPB classics through electronic arrangements and found international success in countries like Japan and Argentina. Her later work includes the follow-up album "É Com Esse Que Eu Vou: Drum'n Bossa 2" and the 2009 release "Cala a Boca e Me Beija", featuring original compositions derived from her poetry book "Rainha de Sabah".

In addition to her musical and acting pursuits, Sabah has worked behind the camera as a director, creating short films, music videos, and DVDs for prominent Brazilian artists such as Alceu Valença, Jorge Aragão, and Luiz Melodia. Her multifaceted artistic journey also encompasses writing, culminating in her published collection of poems. Throughout her diverse endeavors, she remains closely connected to the vibrant cultural scene of Rio de Janeiro.

Discography

• Drum'n Bossa (2004)
• É com Esse que Eu Vou - Drum'n Bossa 2 (2006)
• Cala a Boca e Me Beija (2009)
• Amor Canalha (2012)
• 7 Canções de Amor: Homenagem Póstuma a Eladio Perez Gonzalez e Liber Gadelha (2021)