Nancy Vieira

Origin

Bissau, Guiné-Bissau

Genres

cape verdean music, world music, MPB

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Nancy Vieira is a singer of Cape Verdean origin, born in Guinea-Bissau in 1975, whose artistic trajectory has deep connections with Brazilian music. Raised in Cape Verde, she moved to Lisbon in her teens, where she began her recording career in 1995 with the release of the album Nôs Raça. Her musical style is noted for the fusion of traditional Cape Verdean rhythms with global influences, with the sound and partnerships with artists from Brazil standing out markedly.

Throughout her career, Nancy has collaborated with several renowned names in Lusophone music and participated in highly relevant projects, such as the album Pássaro Cego, released in 2009 in partnership with Portuguese composer Manuel Paulo. The album featured lyrics by João Monge and a special guest appearance by Brazilian singer Chico César on the song "Ilha dos Amantes". Furthermore, her work frequently dialogues with the Ibero-American music scene, incorporating aesthetic elements that bring Cape Verdean music closer to strands of MPB and the Lusophony.

With a discography that includes acclaimed works such as Segred, Lus and Nô Amá, the artist has built a solid international profile, performing on stages in various countries. Her ability to navigate different sonic shades has allowed her to share stages and studios with important exponents of music, consolidating a transnational career that reverberates Brazilian, Cape Verdean and Portuguese influences.

Discography

• Nos Raca (1996)
• Segred (2004)
• Lus (2007)
• Manuel Paulo, Nancy Vieira – Pássaro Cego (2009)
• No Amá (2011)
• Cabo Verde nos Raça (2016)
• Manhã Florida (2018)
• Gente (2024)
• Nancy Vieira, Fred Martins – Esperança (2025)