Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo – New Moon

Luciana Souza was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and grew up in a family of bossa nova innovators – her father, a singer and songwriter; her mother, a poet and lyricist. Her work as a performer transcends traditional boundaries around musical styles, offering solid roots in jazz, sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to new music.

As a leader, Souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 – including her seven GRAMMY-nominated records: Brazilian Duos, North and South, Duos II, Tide, Duos III, The Book of Chet, and Cometa. Of her 2015 release, Speaking in Tongues, The New York Times said: “Luciana Souza has used her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent.” Her 2020 recording, Storytellers, had her collaborating with GRAMMY award winning composer and arranger Vince Mendoza, and the Cologne-based WDR Big Band, on a tribute to the great songwriters of Brazil, including Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Chico Pinheiro, Djavan, Guinga, and many others.

New Moon is an acoustic collaboration between Souza and renowned guitarist Marcel Camargo, joined by a string quartet, reimagining Brazilian classics and debuting new original compositions.

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