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1. Vanessa da Mata (born Vanessa Sigiane da Mata Ferreira on February 10, 1976) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, bookwriter and model. As her names suggests (in Portuguese 'da Mata' means 'from the forest') is a force of nature. This singer and composer cannot play all the instruments, but she has an overt musicality.
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Born in Mato Grosso, Brazil, in 1976, singer and composer Vanessa da Mata grew up listening to venerated artists like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento, and Luiz Gonzaga, as well as the sounds of Rio she picked up on her radio. At 15, she relocated to Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, and began performing in clubs, soon moving to São Paulo to continue her career. She joined a reggae band, even singing with the famed Jamaican group Black Uhuru for a stint, while playing basketball and working as a model in her free time. But despite the strength of her voice, da Mata found her first taste of success as a composer. Teaming up with Chico César, she wrote the song 'A Força Que Nunca Seca,' the title track for Maria Bethânia's 1999 album, and soon she was also working on pieces for Daniela Mercury, Ana Carolina, and César himself. Now with some years of experience under her belt, da Mata decided to finally record her own solo material, releasing her self-titled debut in 2002. It was her next album, Essa Boneca Tem Manuel, however, that really pushed her into the limelight, aided by the strength of the single 'Ai Ai Ai.' Three years later, the singer's third album, Sim, was released, and featured appearances from the acclaimed pianist João Donato and American rocker Ben Harper, among others. the set's two singles 'Amado' and Boa Sorte/Good Luck' with Harper both topped the Brazilian charts. She received a Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Brazilian Pop Album. After intense touring, da Mata issued her first live album in an audio-video package entitled Multishow ao Vivo. Released in 2009, it was recorded in partnership with cable television channel Multishow. Though she toured in support of the release, she was anxious to get back to the recording studio. In October of 2010, she issued Bicicletas, Bolos e Outras Alegrias, foreshadowed by the pre-release hit single 'O Tal Casal.' Its final track, 'Quando Amanhecer,' was a duet with Gilberto Gil. The following year, she recorded the track 'Boa Reza' with Seu Jorge and Almaz. It was included on the HIV/AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Rio 2.

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2013 was a big year for the singer/songwriter. From April to June 2013, she was sponsored by Nivea to produce a series of free concerts in several large Brazilian cities. These shows were comprised of the music and songs of composer Tom Jobim. Given their overwhelming popularity, da Mata continued the tour even after the sponsorship ended. In July, she released the album Vanessa da Mata Canta Tom Jobim, a compilation of the material presented in the concerts. She also married Brazilian actor and photographer Geraldo Pestalozzi, though they separated just a couple of years later, and with him, adopted three children. As a cap on 2013, da Mata published her first novel, A Filha das Flores, in October. She returned to straight-up MPB for 2014's Segue o Som, recorded with a large cast that included guitarists Kassin and Liminha (they also co-produced the set) and pianist Lincoln Olivetti. Of its 14 tracks, she wrote or co-wrote 13; the lone cover was a samba version of John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders.' Three years later, da Mata issued another audio-video live package entitled Caixinha de Música that topped the Brazilian album charts.

Vanessa Sigiane da Mata Ferreira (born February 10, 1976), professionally known as Vanessa da Mata, is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian MPB singer, songwriter, and novelist. She has released four studio albums and the songs 'Ai, Ai, Ai', 'Boa Sorte/Good Luck' and 'Amado' became number-one hits in Brazil.

Biography[edit]

Vanessa Sigiane da Mata Ferreira was born on February 10, 1976, in Alto Garças, a small town in Mato Grosso located 399 km (248 miles) from state capital Cuiabá.^[1] Her article in the Portuguese Wikipedia stated that she has Xavante ancestry through her maternal grandmother. Vanessa has denied these claims, but said that her grandmother has indeed Native Brazilian ancestry, although she 'can't identify from which tribe'.^[2]

An autodidact in music, Vanessa listened to very different genres in her childhood; from Luiz Gonzaga to Tom Jobim, and from Milton Nascimento to Orlando Silva.^[1] She would also listen to regional music like carimbó through the records brought by an uncle who travelled to the Amazon.^[1] She was also familiar with samba, sertaneja music, and even brega Italian music, which were available to her through a local AM radio station.^[1] In several interviews, she cites deceased samba singer Clara Nunes as an influential figure in her compositions and image.

At age 14, Vanessa moved alone to Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, 1,199 km (745 miles) away from Alto Garças, to prepare for her vestibular exam, through which she intended to join a Medical school.^[1] There, she discovered that her real passion was singing, and by the following year was already performing in local clubs.^[1]

In 1992, at age 16, Vanessa moved to São Paulo, where she started performing with Shalla-Ball, a female reggae band.^[1] Three years later, she toured Brazil with the Jamaican band Black Uhuru, for which she served as a backing vocal.^[1] She then became a part of regional rhythms band Mafuá. She also had careers as a professional model and basketball player around that time.^[1]

In 1997, Vanessa met singer-songwriter, Chico César and wrote the song 'A Força que Nunca Seca' with him.^[1] It was later recorded by Maria Bethânia in her 1999 album of the same title.^[1] The song was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award and later re-recorded by César in his album Mama Mundi.^[1] Vanessa then became a renowned songwriter.^[1] She wrote 'O Canto de Dona Sinhá' for Bethânia and Caetano Veloso and 'Viagem' for Daniela Mercury.^[1] She also wrote the song 'Me Sento na Rua' with Ana Carolina.^[1] She started performing as backing vocal in concerts of artists such as Milton Nascimento, Bethânia and the late Baden Powell.^[1]

In 2002, Vanessa released her eponymous first album through Sony Music.^[1] The album's biggest hit was the song 'Não Me Deixe Só', which reached a peak position of 25th in the Brazilian chart and 42nd in the Portuguese. Two other songs from the album, 'Nossa Canção' and 'Onde Ir', both included in the soundtrack albums of two Rede Globotelenovelas, became minor hits, reaching peak positions of 40th and 69th in the Brazilian chart, respectively.

In 2004, Vanessa released her second album, titled Essa Boneca Tem Manual. The album produced the singer's first number-one hit in Brazil, the song 'Ai, Ai, Ai', which also peaked at 13th in the Sweden chart. Other hits include a remix version of the same song, which reached the 3rd position in the Brazilian chart and 'Ainda Bem', which reached the 21st position.

On May 28, 2007, Vanessa released her third album, titled Sim. The two singles released from the album, 'Boa Sorte/Good Luck', a duet with American singer Ben Harper, and 'Amado', both became number-one hits in Brazil. 'Boa Sorte/Good Luck' also became a number-one single in Portugal. She received her first Latin Grammy Award, in the category of Best Contemporary Brazilian Pop Album, for the album.

In May 2009, Vanessa released her first live album and DVD to commemorate her six years of career. The CD and DVD Multishow ao Vivo – Vanessa da Mata was recorded in partnership with cable television channel Multishow. The first single from the album is 'Vermelho', a live version of a track from the previous album.

In October 2010 Vanessa da Mata released the CD Bicicletas, Bolos e Outras Alegrias, from which the song, 'O Tal Casal' was pre-released as a single.

In 2011, she collaborated with Seu Jorge and Almaz on the song 'Boa Reza' for the Red Hot Organization's charitable album Red Hot + Rio 2. Proceeds from the sales were donated to raise awareness and money to fight HIV/AIDS and related health and social issues.

From April to June 2013, Vanessa da Mata collaborated with and was sponsored by cosmetics brand Nivea to produce a series of free concerts, presented throughout various large Brazilian cities.^[3] These featured the music and songs of renowned Brazilian singer and composer Tom Jobim, and had the purpose of raising awareness and appreciation of his work and cultural importance in Brazil. Da Mata continued the tour after the sponsorship ended, due to the popularity of the concerts. On July 1, 2013, she released the album Vanessa Da Mata canta Tom Jobim, a compilation of the work presented in the concerts.

Up until early 2013, Da Mata was married to Brazilian actor and photographer Geraldo Pestalozzi, with whom she adopted three children. They separated on amiable terms.

Her first novel 'A Filha das Flores' was released in Brazil on the October 18, 2013.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

• 2002: Vanessa da Mata
• 2004: Essa Boneca Tem Manual
• 2007: Sim
• 2009: Multishow ao Vivo: Vanessa da Mata (live)
• 2010: Bicicletas, Bolos e Outras Alegrias
• 2013: Vanessa da Mata canta Tom Jobim
• 2014: Segue o som

EPs[edit]

• 2007: Sim

DVDs[edit]

• 2009: Multishow ao Vivo – Vanessa da Mata

Soundtracks[edit]

Telenovelas[edit]

• Cama de Gato (Rede Globo, 2010) – 'Um Dia, Um Adeus'
• A Favorita (Rede Globo, 2008) – 'Amado'
• Pé na jaca (Rede Globo, 2006) – 'Ainda Bem'
• Belíssima (Rede Globo, 2005) – 'Ai, Ai, Ai'
• A Lua me Disse (Rede Globo, 2005) – 'Eu Sou Neguinha'
• Celebridade (Rede Globo, 2003) – 'Nossa canção'
• Esperança (Rede Globo, 2002) – 'Onde ir'

Films[edit]

• Muito Gelo e Dois Dedos D'Água (2006) – 'Música'
• Garoto Cósmico (2007)

Songs recorded by other artists[edit]

• 'A Força que Nunca Seca' – Maria Bethânia (A Força que Nunca Seca, 1999)
• 'Viagem' – Daniela Mercury (Sol da Liberdade, 2000)
• 'Me Sento na Rua' – Ana Carolina (Ana Rita Joana Iracema e Carolina, 2001)
• 'O Canto de Dona Sinhá' – Maria Bethânia (Maricotinha, 2001 e Maricotinha Ao Vivo, 2002)

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Awards[edit]

Multishow Brazilian Music Award

• 2009: Best Song – 'Amado'
• 2008: Best Song – 'Boa Sorte/Good Luck' (shared with Ben Harper)
• 2006: Best Song – 'Ai, Ai, Ai'

Latin Grammy Award

• 2008: Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album – Sim
• 2014: Best Brazilian Song – 'Segue o Som' (nominated^[4])

References[edit]

1. ^ ^{abcdefghijklmnopq}(in Portuguese)Vanessa da Mata biography at her official website.
2. ^(in Portuguese)[1] 'Dez anos depois, Vanessa da Mata tem retorno triunfal a Londres no palco do Koko', Jungledrums Online, April 26, 2009. (Google cached on February 6, 2010).
3. ^http://www.nivea.com.br/Experiencia/ext/pt-BR/niveavivatomjobim?dpl=deeplink-niveavivatomjobim
4. ^'Nominados – 15a Entrega Anual del Latin Grammy'. Latin Grammy Awards official website (in Spanish). Retrieved October 14, 2014.

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