Nilza Costa

Biography

Nilza Costa is a Brazilian singer and songwriter born in Salvador, Bahia, a city deeply influenced by African ancestral rhythms. Her passion for music was nurtured by her Afro-indigenous heritage grandmother, who introduced her to the Yoruba culture through Candomblé religious services. Nilza began performing as a solo voice in the choir of the Church of San Lazzaro and in the Olodum's scenic choir. Since 2006, she has resided in Italy, where she has collaborated with exceptional instrumentalists from the Italian jazz scene, enriching her artistic history with numerous live shows across Europe. Her music combines ancestral African rhythms with popular Brazilian cultural forms like Candomblé, Capoeira, Samba Duro, Maculelê, and Cantigas de Roda. In 2021, she released her third album, 'Le notti di San Patrizio', featuring eight original tracks that showcase her deep and dark voice. Her debut album, 'Revolution, Rivoluzione, Revolução', blends Afro jazz with Samba, Blues, and voodoo atmospheres, reflecting her journey through cultural and spiritual themes. Nilza's work is a testament to her role as a spokeswoman for her people's revolution, using music and spirituality as a path to emancipation.

Fun Facts

• Nilza Costa's music is deeply rooted in African ancestral rhythms and Brazilian cultural traditions.
• She has performed extensively across Europe, collaborating with notable figures in the Italian jazz scene.
• Her debut album 'Revolution, Rivoluzione, Revolução' combines Afro jazz with Samba, Blues, and voodoo atmospheres.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Grandmother - Introduced Nilza to Afro-indigenous heritage and Yoruba culture (None mentioned) [Early life]

Key Collaborators

• Roberto 'Red' Rossi - Drums, percussion, and vocals (Debut album 'Revolution, Rivoluzione, Revolução') [Ongoing]
• Daniele Santimone - Seven-string guitar (Current band lineup) [Ongoing]
• Massimo Zaniboni - Sax/flute (Current band lineup) [Ongoing]
• Roy Paci - Frequent collaborator (Not specified) [Recent years]

Artists Influenced

• None specified - No direct influences mentioned (None) [None]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Oriki a Obaluaye (Oriki a Obaluaye)
2. Vicio - Original Version (Vicio)
3. Filhos do Vento - Bossa Remake (World Bossa, Vol. 2 (Complete Lounge Bossa Experience))
4. Oselu ko ni sè (Le notti di San Patrizio - Distorcao do tempo)
5. Choro das Aguas (Le notti di San Patrizio - Distorcao do tempo)
6. Atoto (Roots)
7. Oxum (Oxum)
8. Vicio - Francesco Rossi Remix (Vicio)
9. Vicio - Francesco Rossi Dub (Vicio)
10. Vicio (Vicio)

External Links

• Spotify
• [Wikipedia](None found)
• MusicBrainz