Ana Paula & Clara da Silva

Biography

Ana Paula da Silva is an award-winning Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist from Santa Catarina, known for her work in samba and new MPB genres. She has released at least seven albums and one DVD since 2004, with her production handled through Crioula Brasil Produções, often collaborating with her daughter Clara da Silva. Her music draws from Brazilian roots, featuring original compositions alongside traditional influences like samba, coco, and crioula rhythms, as showcased in albums such as Raiz Forte (2016), Pé de Crioula (2010), and Aos de Casa (2009).[2][3]

Ana Paula's career highlights her deep engagement with popular Brazilian culture, blending voice, guitar, and percussion in intimate performances. In recent years, she premiered the show 'A Menina, a Mulher e a Anciã' (The Girl, the Woman, and the Crone) alongside Clara da Silva, exploring phases of femininity through song and personal storytelling, with an associated album planned for 2023. Her discography includes tracks like 'Coração da Terra,' 'Cantadora,' and 'Raiz Forte,' often co-written with partners such as Sergio Almeida, reflecting a stylistic evolution rooted in regional traditions.[2][3]

While specific details on her early life remain limited in available sources, Ana Paula has established a legacy as a prominent figure in contemporary Brazilian music, emphasizing cultural heritage and familial collaboration, contributing to the ongoing vitality of samba and MPB.[2]

Fun Facts

• Ana Paula da Silva directs her own productions through Crioula Brasil Produções, showcasing her multifaceted role as artist, producer, and executive.
• Her 2016 album Raiz Forte features a series of 'Chegança' tracks, blending original compositions with traditional elements like coco and anonymous folk songs.
• She performs with an intimate setup of voice, guitar, and percussion, often highlighting personal and cultural narratives in shows like 'A Menina, a Mulher e a Anciã' with her daughter.
• Albums like Pé de Crioula (2010) pay homage to samba roots, covering classics by artists such as Candeia and Alegre Corrêa.

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Clara da Silva - daughter and frequent musical partner in performances and recordings (Raiz Forte (2016), show 'A Menina, a Mulher e a Anciã' (pre-2023)) [2010s-2020s]
• Sergio Almeida - co-writer on multiple tracks (Cantadora, Senhora do Ouro (Raiz Forte, 2016); Pé de Crioula (2010)) [2010-2016]
• Cláudio Jorge - arrangements and musical direction (Pé de Crioula (2010)) [2010]
• Alegre Corrêa - musician, arranger, and contributor on multiple tracks (Aos de Casa (2009), including Clara, Infância) [2009]

External Links

• Spotify