Naná Rizzini

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years active

2011

Genres

jazz, electronic jazz, instrumental music, psychedelic jazz, indie, pop music, funk, soul, electronica

Instruments

drums, synthesizers, piano, bass, saxophone, trumpet

Biography

Naná Rizzini is a Brazilian drummer, composer, and music producer, known for her fusion of jazz, improvisation, and electronic elements within atmospheric soundscapes. With a career spanning over 20 years, Rizzini built her path in Brazil, collaborating with several renowned artists, before moving to London in 2020, where she became an active voice in the city's vibrant jazz scene. Her music is marked by contrasts, balancing structure and freedom, raw energy and spacious textures, acoustic instruments, and layers of synthesizers.

Her most recent work, "Maracujá Azedo" (2021), explores new paths in jazz with influences from Brazilian music, such as tecnobrega and axé, alongside elements of indie and pop music. The album "EPIBLAST" (2026) is described as her boldest statement, addressing themes such as migration, motherhood, and emotional rebirth, with a sound that blends breakbeat grooves, synthesizers, and improvisation. Rizzini has toured internationally and performed at major festivals such as Lollapalooza and Rock in Rio.

Throughout her career, Naná Rizzini has collaborated with artists such as Tiê, Johnny Hooker, Paulo Miklos, As Mercenárias, and Ana Cañas. Her musical approach is frequently praised for its emotional depth, stylistic openness, and the unique connection between electronics and jazz. The artist is also dedicated to music production and has released other albums such as "La Na Nana" (2014) and "I Said" (2011), demonstrating a constant evolution in her sonic and expressive research.