Brazilian singer Andrea Monteiro’s voice has been described as ethereal and otherworldly. Born in Rio de Janeiro, and singing since an early age, she became the leader singer of Tao & Qual, a rock/alternative/Brazilian act that toured all over Brazil. They stayed together for nine years, and during that time she also worked with award-winning Brazilian composers Fernando Moura and Lula Costa-Lima.
In a search for new forms of expression, Andrea reconnected with an old partner from Tao & Qual, Fabio Bola, to assemble the new band Circulo, which quickly established itself at the forefront of Rio’s musical underground.
Attracted by the freedom to experiment afforded by New York City’s cutting edge music scene, A. M. moved to New York in 1998 to develop her unique style further. In 2000, she performed as a featured vocalist at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, in the world premiere of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater’s multimedia piece Double Exposure.
In 2004 she made a successful New York debut with her own show “Brazilian Love” at Joe’s Pub. Delivering an eclectic sound – Soulful-Brazilian, Future-Jazz, Andrea grabbed the audiences by the heart. The band under her name comprises of well-known musicians in the downtown NYC music scene, including Jeremy Wilms, Tommaso Cappellato, Yusuke Yamamoto, and Ze Mauricio.
She is now working on her solo album, and continues to perform in venues such as Joe’s Pub, Fez, Canal Room, and Knitting Factory. She also writes new songs for prominent DJs and producers, including DJ Smash, Nickodemus, Zeb, and Osiris.
Her work has been released on numerous compilations, including Buddha Bar IV (Paris: George V, 2002), The End of the Beginnings (NYC: Moonbeat, 2003), Sister Bossa Vol. 4 (Italy: Irma Records 2003), The Beginners Guide To Brazil (London: DMG, 2005), The Rough Guide to Arabesque (London: World Music Network, 2002), Arabica (Paris: Bar de Lune, 2002), Free (Tokyo: Simplest Pleasures, 2001), Turntables On The Hudson (NYC: RhythmLove, 2001), Medina (Paris: Universal, 2001), Arabesque Zoudge (London: React, 2001), Nickodemus and Osiris (NYC: Giant Step, 2001), Nickodemus Remixed (NYC: RhythmLove Records, 2001), Mark Morrison, Best Friend (London: Warner, 1999), Nickodemus’ first solo album, Endangered Species (NYC: Wonderwill Records, 2005).
Motion Picture Soundtrack: Featured Song: Desert Dancer
Hollywood Buddah 2004 by Philippe Caland.
On-Line (2003, by Jed Weintrob).
