Tania Maria facts for kids
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Tania Maria
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Tania Maria in 2013
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| Birth name | Tania Maria Correa Reis |
| Born | May 9, 1948 |
| Origin | São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, MPB |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | Concord, Capitol, Blue Note, EMI, Universal |
Tania Maria (born May 9, 1948) is a talented Brazilian artist. She is a singer, composer, bandleader, and piano player. Tania sings mostly in Portuguese or English. Her music often blends Brazilian styles like samba and bossa nova with jazz and pop. She is known for her lively and energetic performances.
About Tania Maria
Tania Maria was born in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. She started playing the piano when she was just seven years old. By age 13, she was already leading her own band! Her band, made up of professional musicians, won first prize in a local music contest. They went on to play for dances, in clubs, and on the radio.
Tania's father was a metal worker, but he was also a great guitarist and singer. He encouraged her to learn piano so she could play with him. This is how she first learned the rhythms of samba, jazz, and other Brazilian music. Tania has always led her own groups and never played in anyone else's band. She even earned a law degree before focusing fully on music.
Her Music Journey
Tania Maria released her first album, Apresentamos (meaning We Present), in Brazil in 1969. Her second album, Olha Quem Chega (Look Who's Here!), followed in 1971.
In 1974, Tania moved to Paris, France. This move helped her music become known around the world. An American guitarist named Charlie Byrd saw her perform in Australia. He was very impressed by her skill and lively style. He then suggested her to Carl Jefferson, who started Concord Records.
Tania's 1983 album, Come With Me, was a big international success. The song "Come With Me" became a popular dance hit in the 1980s. Many artists have covered this song since then. Her 1984 album, Love Explosion, also had a popular track called "Deep Cove View". Her album Made in New York in 1985 made her even more famous worldwide.
Performing Around the World
Tania Maria has performed at almost every major jazz festival in the world. She has also appeared on many TV and radio shows. She has recorded more than 25 albums during her career. In 1985, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female".
She has played at famous places like the Blue Note Jazz Club. She has also performed at many festivals, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Newport Jazz Festival. Tania has played with other great musicians like Steve Gadd and Eddie Gómez. She has returned to the annual North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague many times.
Filmography
- 2008 Tanya Maria: The Beat of Brazil with Laurindo Almeida
See also
In Spanish: Tânia Maria para niños
- Chiclete com banana (song)
