Vesper Vocal

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1992

Genres

MPB, vocal music

Instruments

voice

Biography

Vesper Vocal is a female musical group formed in 1992 in São Paulo, dedicated to performing Brazilian popular music in an a cappella format. Initially composed of five members, the group featured artists such as Ilka Cintra, Nenê Cintra, Mazé Cintra, Juçara Marçal, and Mônica Thiele throughout its history. Over the course of its trajectory, Vesper Vocal explored new ways of singing and arranging music, always focusing on the voice as the main instrument.

The group's first work was "Flor D'Elis", a show paying tribute to Elis Regina, which premiered in 1992 and led to the recording of their first CD in 1996. Vesper Vocal's repertoire encompassed female Brazilian composers, the music of São Paulo in all its diversity—including influences from groups like Racionais MC's and Adoniran Barbosa—and themes related to the world of work. In their performances, the group also incorporated vocal percussion, which became a permanent hallmark.

Throughout its career, Vesper Vocal participated in important projects and shows, such as the play "Hagoromo – o manto de plumas" (1994), shows celebrating Elis Regina's 50th birthday, live recordings with Luiz Tatit and MPB-4 (2001), and the CD "Ser Tão Paulista" (2004), which featured guest appearances by Chico Buarque and Chico Saraiva. The group also toured the interior of São Paulo and the Brazilian Northeast, promoting Brazilian vocal music.

Discography

• Flor d'Elis (1998)
• MPB4, Roberto Silva, Luiz Tatit, Vésper Vocal – 180 Anos de Samba (2001)
• Ser Tão Paulista (2004)
• Na Lida (2012)