Nina Becker

Biography

Nina Becker, born on July 21, 1974, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a multifaceted artist known as a singer, composer, and scenographer. She emerged as a prominent figure in the contemporary Brazilian music scene, initially gaining recognition as a member of the Orquestra Imperial, a collective of Rio musicians that included notable artists such as Kassin, Thalma de Freitas, Moreno Veloso, and Rodrigo Amarante. Before releasing her own albums, Becker was already celebrated for her vocal talent, winning the APCA (Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte) award for Best Singer in 2009 and being named one of the most influential artists of her generation by Bravo! magazine.

Her debut solo albums, 'Azul' and 'Vermelho,' were released in 2010 and produced at YB Music studios in São Paulo with Carlos Eduardo Miranda and Mauricio Tagliari. These works showcase her delicate vocal style and nuanced arrangements, blending elements of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), jazz, bossa nova, and samba. Becker's music is characterized by its sophisticated yet accessible sound, often featuring collaborations with other leading figures in Brazilian music. Her songwriting and interpretive skills have established her as a significant voice in the new wave of MPB, and she continues to perform and record, captivating audiences across Brazil and beyond.

Fun Facts

• Before her music career, Nina Becker worked as an art director for films and is also a scenographer.
• She was recognized as Best Singer by the APCA (Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte) in 2009, even before releasing her debut album.
• Her stepfather, Roberto Gnattali, is a renowned maestro who contributed arrangements to her music.
• Nina Becker is also known for her work in fashion design, reflecting her multidisciplinary artistic background.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Roberto Gnattali - stepfather and musical arranger; contributed brass arrangements to her song 'Janela' (Janela (from the album 'Azul')) [2010]

Key Collaborators

• Orquestra Imperial - original member; performed and recorded with the band (Orquestra Imperial albums and performances) [early 2000s–present]
• Kassin - bandmate in Orquestra Imperial and studio collaborator (Orquestra Imperial, various studio recordings) [2000s–present]
• Thalma de Freitas - bandmate in Orquestra Imperial and featured collaborator (Orquestra Imperial, 'Meus Amigos') [2000s–present]
• Moreno Veloso - bandmate in Orquestra Imperial and songwriter ('Lá e cá' (on 'Azul')) [2010]
• Rodrigo Amarante - bandmate in Orquestra Imperial (Orquestra Imperial) [2000s–present]
• Marcelo Callado and Ricardo Dias Gomes - co-writers ('Ela Adora' (on 'Azul')) [2010]
• Domenico Lancellotti - co-writer ('Janela' (on 'Azul')) [2010]
• Monique Kessous, Anna Ratto, Silvia Machete - co-performers on collaborative track ('Acorde') [2010s]
• Ilhan Ersahin, Alberto Continentino - collaborators on ensemble track ('Meus Amigos') [2010s]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Volte Sempre (Vermelho)
2. Estrada do Sol (Minha Dolores)
3. Um Dois e Já (Mundo Paralelo)
4. Praia, Cinema e Carnaval
5. Coisas de Mulher (Minha Dolores)
6. Vieux souvenirs (Cabeça a Mil e o Corpo Lento)
7. Manias (Minha Dolores)
8. Lágrimas Negras (Vermelho)
9. Acorde (Dentro de Mim Cabe o Mundo)
10. Samba Jambo (Azul)

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia