Vera de Andrade

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2020

Genres

choro, MPB

Instruments

guitar

Biography

Vera de Andrade is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and arranger born in Rio de Janeiro. Her musical career encompasses phonographic productions, soundtracks, arrangements, and musical direction. Since 2020, she has increasingly focused her creative output on compositions for solo guitar.

Her recent works for solo guitar have been premiered and recorded by guitarist Maria Haro. Among these are "Chororô," which won an award at the "Concurso de composição para violão Cordas ao Vento" in 2022, and "Luas," an EP released in 2024. Her repertoire often includes arrangements of Brazilian popular music classics, showcasing her versatility and deep connection to the rich Brazilian songbook.

Andrade has been associated with various musical ensembles, including the Orquestra de Violões directed by Turíbio Santos and the Orquestra de Violões da UNIRIO, directed by Maria Haro. Her work extends to theater and cinema, where she has served as a musical director and arranger. Her dedication to solo guitar composition marks a significant phase in her artistic journey, contributing new pieces to the Brazilian guitar repertoire.