Hotly tipped Brazilian Singer debut album
EQUILIBRIA
out on Far Out Records, 2nd May 2005
Described as “the first contemporary Brazilian
album that measures up to the Brazilian classics of
the past”, Equilibria is the debut recording from
hotly tipped singer-songwriter Sabrina Malheiros.
Born in Rio 26 years ago, Sabrina presents a sublime
mix of bossas and sambas with touches of hip-hop, r'n’b
and electronica. Equilibria combines timeless Brazilian
songwriting with contemporary beats to produce this
years hottest Brazilian debut. |
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With
seven sambas and six bossas Equilibria is pure and simple
feel-good Brazil from start to finish, and will no doubt
be talked about as one of the events of the spring!
Signed to Far Out Records, (the home of Joyce and Marcos
Valle), Sabrina will appeal to both established Far
Out fans as well as those people into the sound of ‘Nu-Brazil’. |
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Sabrina’s
musical experiences are vast, which comes as not surprise
given her musical lineage. Sabrina is the daughter of Alex
Malheiros, bassist from legendary Brazilian band Azymuth,
who also performs with her on these three UK dates. Her grandfather
played with Sergio Mendez , whilst her uncle was the premier
violin craftsman in Brazil! Sabrina is in no doubt of their
influence: “I grew up listening to Azymuth; their music
is fixed in my life. My master is João Gilberto, in
fact my favourite childhood ‘toy’ was a João
LP that I took with me everywhere!”
By
the age of 12, Sabrina had made her recording debut singing
lead vocals on the title track of Azymuth’s 1991 album,
‘Curumim’! At 19, Sabrina recorded with acclaimed
Japanese Acid Jazz act United Future Organisation, then a
second guest appearance with Azymuth. In 2002 Sabrina was
invited to perform on Superágua, a track produced by
famous Brazilian DJ/Producers DJ Jonas & Ulisses Cappelletti.
This slice of Balearic bliss was licensed to many chill-out
compilations worldwide eventually becoming a dance floor monster.
Also
featured is London-based Bluey from Incognito, while his son,
DJ Venom, takes over production duties, combining that warm
Incognito sound with cutting edge electronica and the essence
of Brazil, samba!
www.sabrinamalheiros.com
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