Maria João

Maria João

Photo by Tom Beetz
Background information
Birth name Maria João Monteiro Grancha
Born (1956-06-27) 27 June 1956
Lisbon, Portugal
Genres Jazz, world, avant-garde, electronica
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1983–present
Labels Universal
Associated acts Mário Laginha, OGRE
Website www.mariajoao.org

Maria João (born Maria João Monteiro Grancha June 27, 1956, Lisbon, Portugal) is a Portuguese jazz singer.[1]

She is known for her vocal flexibility and improvisational skills. Although considered a jazz singer, she incorporates folk music, avant-garde, and electronica.

Her main musical partner is Portuguese pianist Mário Laginha. She has also worked with Aki Takase, Bobby McFerrin, David Linx, Dino Saluzzi, Gilberto Gil, Joe Zawinul, Kai Eckhardt, Lenine, Manu Katche, Ralph Towner, Trilok Gurtu, Wolfgang Muthspiel, and OGRE.

Discography

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References

  1. ↑ Hole, Abigail; Beech, Charlotte (2 March 2005). Portugal. Lonely Planet. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-74059-682-4. Retrieved 30 May 2010.


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