Sanny Alves

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Sanny da Costa Alves

Genres

samba, bossa nova, MPB, música popular brasileira

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Sanny Alves is a Brazilian singer and actress born in Rio de Janeiro on March 18, 1969. The daughter of renowned bassist Luiz Alves, she grew up immersed in the universe of Brazilian popular music, which influenced her artistic trajectory. Her career spans not only music, but also theater and film, demonstrating her versatility as an artist.

Her musical career is marked by interpretations of samba and bossa nova, genres she explored on albums such as "Da Cor do Pecado" (2003) and "Samba e Amor" (2009). In addition to her solo work, Sanny Alves has collaborated with several renowned MPB artists, participating in recordings and concerts alongside names like Emílio Santiago, Nei Lopes, and Arthur Verocai. Her work as a vocalist on Arthur Verocai's 2002 album "Saudade Demais" was a milestone in her early career.

In theater, Sanny Alves has performed in musicals such as "Missa dos Quilombos", "Havana Café", and "Divina Elizeth", where she portrayed the iconic singer Elizeth Cardoso. Her presence in the performing arts reinforces her identity as a multifaceted artist, capable of moving between different artistic languages with mastery. In 2014 and 2017, she presented the shows "Pai e Filha" and "Pai & Filha – Tributo a Ary Barroso", respectively, alongside her father, Luiz Alves, consolidating their family musical partnership.

Discography

• Da Cor do Pecado (2003)
• Samba e Amor (2009)
• Sanny Alves e Marlon Mouzer – Ela é carioca (2019)
• Fred Falcão, Sanny Alves – No pio da Araponga (2020)