Zanna

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1997–presente

Genres

MPB, samba-rock, acoustic pop, contemporary brazilian music

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, flute

Biography

Zanna is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, music producer, writer, and businesswoman, born in Rio de Janeiro. Recognized as the iconic voice of MetrôRio, her career in Brazilian popular music is marked by Latin Grammy nominations and relevant partnerships. She is also the founder of Zanna Sound, a pioneer sound branding agency in Latin America.

Her musical journey began early, with her first compositions at the age of 12 and an interest in instruments like acoustic guitar and flute. At 18, she decided to pursue a professional career as a singer, performing her own songs. Her international experience includes participating with the band Bossa Nostra in Italy, where she opened shows for Herbie Hancock at the Montreux Jazz Festival and released the album "Karmalions".

Zanna has released two solo albums: "Zanna", which received three Latin Grammy nominations, including Best MPB Album, and "Reflexo", which explores the fusion of contemporary MPB, samba-rock, and acoustic pop. She is also the author of the book "Sound Branding – A Vida Sonora das Marcas" and composed the musical theme for MetrôRio, which became a hit and went viral on several platforms.

Discography

• Eletron Music by Zanna (2003)
• Zanna (2017)
• Reflexo (2025)