Luka

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Also known as

Luciana Karina Santos de Lima, Luciana Lima

Years Active

2003–present

Genres

pop, rock, pop rock, MPB

Instruments

vocals, guitar, piano

Biography

Luciana Karina Santos de Lima, known professionally as Luka, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter born on June 26, 1979, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. She began her artistic career performing under the name Luciana Lima in various venues across Rio Grande do Sul. At the age of 16, she started playing guitar and later learned piano and music theory. Luka also spent two years in Paraguay, where she joined a choir called Arapy.

Luka gained significant popularity in Brazil with her hit single "Tô Nem Aí," co-written by herself, Latino, Lara Tausz, and Alessandro Tausz. This song was featured on the soundtrack of the popular telenovela "Malhação" and contributed to the success of her debut album "Porta Aberta," released in 2003. She has since released several other studio albums, exploring pop and rock influences.

Her music often blends pop sensibilities with rock elements, characterized by strong guitar riffs and captivating melodies. Luka has received awards for her work, including "Song of the Year" for "Tô Nem Aí." She continues to be an active artist in the Brazilian music scene, releasing new material and performing for her audience.

Discography

• Porta Aberta (2003)
• Tô nem Ai (2003)
• Tô nem Aí (Remixes) (2005)
• Sem Resposta (2006)
• O Próximo Trem (2009)
• Céu de Diamantes (2015)
• Sem Resposta (Promo)