Paula Sanches

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2000s–Presente

Genres

samba, samba de breque, samba-choro, samba sincopado, Brazilian popular music

Instruments

voice

Biography

Paula Sanches is a singer and researcher from São Paulo, recognized for her dedication to the preservation and interpretation of classic samba styles, such as samba de breque, samba-choro, and samba sincopado. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as one of the leading female voices in the samba scene, engaging with historical references such as Isaurinha Garcia, Aracy de Almeida, Linda Batista, and Carmen Miranda. Her work seeks to rescue and value the memory of Brazilian popular music, especially the Golden Age of radio.

Her debut album, "A Hora e a Vez do Samba de Paula Sanches", released in 2023, is a milestone in her trajectory. Recorded in a traditional manner, with all instruments played simultaneously, the album features covers of classics and two unreleased tracks, exploring the diversity of samba. The musical direction of the album and the homonymous show is by guitarist Edmilson Capelupi, and features a regional ensemble of experienced musicians. Paula Sanches has performed alongside renowned samba artists such as Paulo Vanzolini, Monarco, Dona Ivone Lara, Wilson Moreira, and Cristina Buarque, further enriching her artistic background.

In addition to her work as a performer, Paula Sanches also stands out for her research into the history of samba and the female singers who popularized it. She is a founder and member of the "Samba das Flores" project, alongside Mariana Furquim and Flora Poppovic, which celebrates female strength in the genre. Her commitment to the preservation of Brazilian culture is manifested in every performance and phonographic record, ensuring that samba traditions remain alive and relevant for new generations.

Discography

• A Hora e a Vez do Samba de Paula Sanches (2023)