Role

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Performer

Country

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Brazil

Birth

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April 13, 1952 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Genre

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Vocal

 

Rosa Passos is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and composer who has become one of the most respected and beloved artists in the world of Brazilian music. Born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil in 1952, Passos grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. She was heavily influenced by the music of João Gilberto, one of the pioneers of the bossa nova style, and began performing in local clubs and bars in her teens. In the early 1970s, Passos moved to Rio de Janeiro to pursue her music career. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented guitarist and singer, and began performing with some of the biggest names in Brazilian music, including Tom Jobim, João Donato, and Edu Lobo. In 1979, she released her debut album, "Recriação," which featured her unique interpretations of classic Brazilian songs. Over the next few decades, Passos continued to release critically acclaimed albums and perform around the world. She became known for her smooth, sultry voice and her virtuosic guitar playing, which blended elements of bossa nova, samba, and jazz. Some of her most popular albums include "Amorosa," "Curare," and "Rosa Passos canta Ary Barroso." Passos has also received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 2002, she was awarded the Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Brazilian Pop Album for her album "Entre Amigos." She has also been nominated for several other Latin Grammys and has won multiple awards from the Brazilian Association of Art Critics. Passos has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including jazz pianist Kenny Barron and Brazilian singer Ivan Lins. Despite her success, Passos remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and record new music, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest living interpreters of Brazilian music. Her music has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world, and she remains an inspiration to aspiring musicians everywhere.

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