Ana Moura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ana Moura
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Ana Moura in 2021
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| Birth name | Ana Cláudia Moura Pereira |
| Born | 17 September 1979 Santarém, Portugal |
| Genres | Fado |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Ana Cláudia Moura Pereira (born September 17, 1979), known as Ana Moura, is a famous Portuguese singer. She is especially known for singing fado, a traditional Portuguese music style. Ana Moura is recognized around the world and was the youngest fado singer to be nominated for a special music award called the Dutch Edison Award.
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Ana Moura's Story
Ana Moura was born in Santarém, Portugal. She grew up in different places in Portugal, including Coruche and Carcavelos. Her family has roots in both Portugal and Angola.
Her Musical Journey
Ana Moura started her music career by singing in different clubs in Lisbon. Soon, she became known on television, performing fado with other artists. Her first album was Guarda-me a Vida na Mão in 2003. This was followed by Aconteceu in 2004.
Her album Para Além da Saudade (2007) helped her become even more famous in Portugal. It sold many copies and stayed on the music charts for a long time. This success led to her first live DVD in 2008, which was also very popular.
In 2008, Ana Moura received an award for "best performance Amalia." This showed that other musicians and critics recognized her talent.
Famous Collaborations
Ana Moura has had some amazing experiences with famous musicians from around the world. In 2007, she performed with the legendary band Rolling Stones at a concert in Lisbon. She sang the song "No Expectations" with Mick Jagger, the lead singer of the band.
Later, in 2009, the famous rock artist Prince said he was a fan of fado music. He even said he wanted to make music with Ana Moura. Prince traveled to Lisbon in 2011 to meet her.
Top Albums and Success
Ana Moura's album Leva-me aos Fados ("Take Me to a Fado House") was released in 2009. It quickly became one of the best-selling albums. She started touring a lot, performing concerts in Portugal and in other countries like London, Canada, Austria, and Germany.
Her fifth album, Desfado, came out in 2012. It was produced by Larry Klein, who also worked with Joni Mitchell. This album was a huge success! It was number one in Portugal for many weeks and stayed on the charts for a very long time. It became one of the best-selling albums in Portugal during the 2010s.
In 2015, Ana Moura released her sixth album, called Moura. This album also reached number one in Portugal and stayed on the charts for a long time. It included a song called "Lilac Wine" and a duet with Omara Portuondo from the Buena Vista Social Club. Her most recent album, Casa Guilhermina, was released in 2022.
About Her Life
Ana Moura became a mother in May 2022. She had a daughter with musician Pedro Mafama.
Discography
Ana Moura has released several studio albums and live recordings throughout her career.
Studio albums
- Guarda-me A Vida Na Mão (2003)
- Aconteceu (2004)
- Para Além da Saudade (2007)
- Leva-me aos Fados (2009)
- Desfado (2012)
- Moura (2015)
- Casa Guilhermina (2022)
Live albums
- Coliseu (2008)
Video albums
- Coliseu (2008)
Images for kids
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Ana Moura performing in 2010
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See also
In Spanish: Ana Moura para niños
