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Veronica Ferriani
Whether at a small, intimate club or on a festival stage, singer Verônica Ferriani captivates audiences by delivering a rich, full-sensory musical experience through her powerful, emotional and original presentation of musica Brasileira. Inspired by the richness of Brazil´s musical history and her passion for percussion and samba, Ferriani incorporates Latin-American instruments and African rhythms in her work, spellbinding audiences who find themselves compelled to move with the music. The artist, constantly exploring new ways of bringing her own contemporary feel to the gems of popular music, delivered with her unforgettable personal style and voice, has been hailed as “one of the major revelations of recent times, marrying technique and personality, fluid delivery and immaculate taste.” (Nelson Motta, Sintonia Fina, 2009)
Born in São Paulo, Ferriani began her artistic career in 2004, performing alongside some of the country’s musical giants (Ivan Lins, Beth Carvalho, Mart’nália, Spokfrevo Orchestra) at the most respected venues in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Ferriani received one of the highest honors in the world of samba, opening for two of Rio’s most famous samba schools’ Chiefs, Mangueira and Portela. From the start, Ferriani has gathered a faithful audience of all ages, as her standout style evidences the rhythm and lyricism that make Brazilian music so highly regarded worldwide.
The artist’s repertoire comes from her 2009 debut album “Verônica Ferriani”. Carefully selected and honed from Brazil’s popular musical history, her programs include both new songs and hidden treasures from well known composers such as Gonzaguinha, Marcos Valle, João Donato and Paulinho da Viola. Her renditions are unique and distinctive, soaked in modern grooves and textures. Complementing the set list are songs by Gilberto Gil and the artist herself, as well as music from gifted composers of the new generation. Brass, two percussionists, and a Fender Rhodes accompany her on stage to provide for wonderful chemistry and synergy. These shows are not to be missed.
