Lene Matos

Origin

Brasília, DF

Years Active

2014–2025

Genres

MPB, jazz

Instruments

double bass, piano, percussion, acoustic guitar, electric guitar

Biography

Lene Matos is a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Brasília, in the Federal District. With a career spanning over 26 years, she stands out for moving between different styles of Brazilian music, with notable influences from jazz and MPB. Her work is marked by lyrics that address themes such as personal growth, self-knowledge, overcoming challenges, and the reality of peripheral artists, reflecting her own journey as a black, peripheral, and LGBTQIA+ woman.

Lene's interest in music began in childhood while watching Elis Regina on television. Throughout her career, she studied at the School of Music and is a student at the University of Brasília (UnB). Lene has had the opportunity to open shows for renowned artists such as Vanessa da Mata, Arnaldo Antunes, Ana Cañas, and Odair José, demonstrating her recognition in the Brazilian music scene. Her work also extends to cultural production, costume design, and visual arts, highlighting her artistic versatility.

In 2025, Lene released the acclaimed album "Cantos para o Tempo", an original work that proposes a musical immersion into the transformations brought about by time and the inner search. The album, with arrangements and production by Renato Vasconcellos, features rich instrumentation, including double bass, piano, percussion, acoustic guitars, and electric guitar, and dialogues with the sound of contemporary MPB and jazz. The project "Cantos para o Tempo" also includes educational activities on music production, aiming to democratize access to technical knowledge in the field. Lene Matos has been honored with a Motion of Praise for her cultural trajectory in Taguatinga.

Discography

• Cantos para o Tempo (2025)