Paula Morelenbaum

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

MPB, bossa nova

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Paula Morelenbaum is a renowned Brazilian singer known for her contributions to MPB and bossa nova. She began her professional career in 1979 as a member of the vocal group Céu da Boca, recording albums and performing across Brazil. Her career reached a major milestone in 1984 when she was invited by the legendary Tom Jobim to join Banda Nova, touring internationally and performing as a vocalist and soloist for a decade.

Following her tenure with Tom Jobim, she launched her solo career and released her debut self-titled album in 1993, earning the Sharp Music Award for Female Pop Rock Revelation. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prominent artists such as Jaques Morelenbaum, João Donato, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, participating in celebrated projects like the Quarteto Jobim Morelenbaum and the album Casa. Her later works, including Bossarenova and Água, further cemented her versatility by blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary big band arrangements and global influences.

Discography

• Paula Morelenbaum (1992)
• Berimbaum (2004)
• Telecoteco (2008)
• Paula Morelenbaum ǀ SWR Big Band ǀ Ralf Schmid – Bossarenova (2009)
• Paula Morelenbaum & João Donato – Água (2010)
• Bossarenova Trio − Paula Morelenbaum, Joo Kraus, Ralf Schmid – Samba Prelúdio (2013)
• Paula e Jaques Morelenbaum Featuring CelloSam3aTrio – Live In Italia (Omaggio a Jobim) (2016)
• Bossarenova Trio - Paula Morelenbaum, Joo Kraus, Ralf Schmid – Atlantico (2020)
• Jobim Canção (2024)
• Goro Ito + Paula Morelenbaum + Jaques Morelenbaum – Tree, Forests: Tribute To Ryuichi Sakamoto (2025)
• Levitar (2026)