MANUELA LOPES

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Faro, Portugal

Jazz • Jazz Fusion

May 14, 2007

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MANUELA LOPES

Band/artist history

I was born in Mozambique, Africa in 1963 and I came to Portugal in 1975, after the end of fascist regime in Portugal. 4 years later, I was lucky enough to sign with the producers of Bonnie Tyler and Status Quo. 

In 1983 I began singing swing and jazz, in a local pub.

In 1985, I sang with the British sax player Ronnie Scott in a show in Vale do Lobo, Algarve. I got wonderful reviews from the local press. From then on I formed several bands with musicians from Portugal, America, Holland, England, Germany and Spain. 

I grew on experience and creativity. I started writing my own compositions on guitar and piano. 
In 1993 I won a prize in a Television competition and I was invited several times to national TV has a guest singer.

In 1995 I sang with a Portuguese big band, conducted by a famous Portuguese contrabass player.
Between 1995 and 1996 I did several performances in musical festivals in the Algarve.

In 1998, I produced my own CD, called "Paisagens", where I included 3 of my songs. 

In 2004 I had the chance to sing on the first part of All Jarreau's show in Algarve. 

I’ m influenced by all the great jazz singers such as Billie, Ella, Sarah, Tony Bennet, Sinatra and many others.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

I sing and play the guitar

Your musical influences

jazz, pop, latin, soul, R&B, blues, funky, afro

What equipment do you use?

several

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