Stela Campos

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years active

1989

Genres

mpb, indie pop, electronica, jazz, folk

Instruments

vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard

Biography

Stela Campos is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and journalist who has carved a unique niche in the independent music scene.

Her career began in the late 1980s singing jazz in São Paulo clubs, where she also performed jazz interpretations of artists like David Bowie and Van Morrison. In the early 1990s, she founded the indie band Lara Hanouska and joined the influential group Funziona Senza Vapore. Campos later moved to Recife, where she re-formed Lara Hanouska and became involved with the burgeoning Mangue Beat movement, even being called "Billie Holiday of the garage" by Chico Science. Her solo career took off in the late 1990s, marked by her independent releases "Céu de Brigadeiro" (1999) and "Fim de Semana" (2002), which garnered critical acclaim for their innovative sound and lyrical depth.

Campos's music is characterized by its eclectic blend of genres, incorporating elements of jazz, electronica, MPB, indie rock, folk, and psychedelia. Her lyrics often paint vivid portraits of urban life, capturing the rhythm and surrealism of the modern world. She has collaborated with numerous artists and producers, including Mauricio Bussab and Luciano Buarque, and her work has been recognized for its artistic freedom and experimental spirit. Beyond her musical endeavors, Campos also maintains a career as a journalist, contributing to major business publications in Brazil.