Ana Caram
Birth nameAna Lucia Ribeiro Caram
Born (1958-10-01) October 1, 1958 (age 65)
São Paulo, Brazil
GenresJazz, bossa nova
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar, flute
Years active1980s–present
LabelsChesky
Websiteanacaram.com.br

Ana Lucia Ribeiro Caram (born 1 October 1958) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and flautist who sings jazz, samba, and bossa nova music.[1] Caram was born in São Paulo to a family versed in musical expression. She graduated from São Paulo University with a degree in musical composition and conducting. In Rio she became a protégé of Antonio Carlos Jobim,[2][3] the primary developer of the bossa nova style. Caram's own style is a blend of bossa nova and jazz.[4] She performed with Paquito D'Rivera at Carnegie Hall for the 1989 JVC Jazz Festival.[3]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Schoof, Keys. "Ana Caram: Hollywood Rio". Archived from the original on 2008-07-05.
  2. ^ "Ana Caram". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott (2008). The Jazz Singers. Milwaukee, WI: Backbeat. p. 40. ISBN 978-0-87930-825-4.
  4. ^ "Jazz Spotlight featuring Ana Caram". Archived from the original on 2009-01-10. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
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