Luiza Brina

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years Active

2011

Genres

MPB, chamber pop, nova MPB, other latin rhythms

Instruments

voice, acoustic guitar, piano, cello, percussion, cavaco, melodica, electric guitar, clarinet, oboe, flute, violin, trumpet, trombone

Biography

Luiza Brina is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in 1988. The granddaughter of pianists, she developed a strong connection with music from an early age, studying piano, singing, and cello. She graduated in composition from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with an emphasis on dodecaphonic music. Her musical journey began with her participation in the band Graveola e o Lixo Polifônico, where she worked as a vocalist and guitarist for ten years. Concurrently, she launched her solo career in 2011 with the album "A Toada Vem É Pelo Vento".

Throughout her career, Luiza Brina has stood out for her partnerships with renowned Brazilian music artists, such as Ronaldo Bastos, Ceumar, Thiago Amud, Arthur Nogueira, Julia Branco, Chico Bernardes, and Vovô Bebê. Her work has been acclaimed by critics, with albums like "Tenho Saudade mas já passou" (2019) being voted one of the 50 best albums of the year by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics (APCA), and "Prece" (2024) receiving international recognition from NPR. She describes herself as a "cantautora" (singer-songwriter), exploring themes such as faith, solitude, and the connection with life in her compositions.

Luiza Brina is recognized for her artistic sophistication and ability to create complex and innovative arrangements. Her album "Prece" (2024) featured an orchestra composed entirely of women, highlighting her commitment to representation and female strength in music. With a discography that moves between MPB, chamber pop, and sonic experimentation, Luiza Brina has solidified herself as one of the most original and relevant voices in contemporary Brazilian music, engaging with the rich musical tradition of Minas Gerais.

Discography

• Luiza Brina e o Liquidificador – A Toada Vem É pelo Vento (2012)
• Irene Bertachini, Leonora Weissmann, Luiza Brina, Deh Mussulini, Laura Lopes, Leopoldina (2), Luana Aires, Michele Andreazzi – ANA - Amostra Nua de Autoras (2014)
• Luiza Brina, o Liquidificador – Tão Tá (2017)
• Tenho Saudade mas Já Passou (2019)
• Prece (2024)