Lucina Carvalho

Origin

Cuiabá, MT

Also known as

Lucinha, Lucelena

Years Active

1967

Genres

MPB, samba, rock rural, pop rock, indie, rock and roll, rock progressivo

Instruments

violão, voz, percussão, viola

Biography

Lucina, stage name of Lucia Helena Carvalho e Silva, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist born in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, on December 25, 1950. Her musical journey is marked by a strong influence of Amazonian rhythms, such as carimbó, and by an admiration for Bossa Nova icons like João Gilberto, who inspired her to learn to play the acoustic guitar self-taught. Throughout her career, Lucina has explored various musical genres, including MPB, samba, rural rock, and pop rock, demonstrating versatility and originality. Her musical background is diverse, ranging from the regional sounds of Pará, where she was raised, to the cultural vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro.

She began her professional career in 1967 as a member of Grupo Manifesto, with which she participated in important festivals and hosted the show "O Mundo é Nosso" on TV Continental. In 1972, she formed the iconic duo Luli e Lucina, alongside Heloísa Orosco Borges da Fonseca (Luli/Luhli). Together, they composed over 800 songs, many of them recorded by renowned artists such as Ney Matogrosso, Gilberto Gil, Zélia Duncan, and Tetê Espíndola. The duo Luli e Lucina also stood out for their independent production and for expanding their work internationally, performing in several European countries.

Following the end of her partnership with Luli in 1998, Lucina pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as "Inteira pra Mim" (1998) and "Ponto sem Nó" (2002), which earned her nominations for awards like the Sharp. She continued to compose and collaborate with other artists, most notably her partnership with Zélia Duncan, with whom she wrote over 80 songs. With a career spanning more than fifty years and a vast catalog of compositions, Lucina Carvalho is recognized as a unique artist in Brazilian music, whose work inspires generations and reflects her passion for art, nature, and poetry.