Raquel Mello

Origin

Recife, PE

Genres

gospel music, gospel pop

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Raquel Maria de Melo Carvalho, better known as Raquel Mello, was born in Recife, Pernambuco, on July 11, 1966. The singer and songwriter built a solid career in Brazilian gospel music, initially standing out as a member of the vocal group Kades Singers, with whom she stayed for a decade and recorded five albums. Before that, she was part of the group Klim Kideshim and sang in choirs that toured Brazil and the United States.

In her solo career, Raquel released several prominent albums, such as Minha Gratidão, Não Há Limites, Deus Não Me Esqueceu, and Há um Deus no Céu, in addition to a compilation album released by MK Music. Throughout her career, she also lent her talent as a backing vocalist and studio partner to major names in national Christian music, such as Fernanda Brum, Marina de Oliveira, and Sérgio Lopes.

In addition to her intense activity on stage and in the studio, Raquel Mello works as a songwriter, with her compositions recorded by various artists in the gospel scene. She is also dedicated to teaching vocal technique workshops and attends ADVEC, maintaining a strong bond with the Christian community and the promotion of congregational worship.

Discography

• Minha Gratidão (Playback) (1999)
• Não Há Limites (2002)
• Não Há Limites (Playback) (2002)
• Som Gospel (2011)
• Sinais de Deus (2012)
• Visão de Vencedor (2012)
• Visão de Vencedor (Playback) (2012)
• Passos de Fé (2012)
• Passos de Fé (Playback) (2013)
• Há um Deus no Céu (2014)
• Há um Deus no Céu (Playback) (2014)
• Minha Gratidão