Overview
Marisa Monte
Known For
André Midani - An Insider’s Story Of Brazilian Music
Based on the autobiography of noted music executive André Midani,...
Marisa Monte: Infinito ao Meu Redor
Released in 2008, this documentary provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of...
Biography
Marisa de Azevedo Monte (born July 1, 1967 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian singer, composer, instrumentalist, and producer of Brazilian popular music and samba. As of 2011, she has sold 10 million albums worldwide and has won numerous national and international awards, including four Latin Grammys, seven Brazilian MTV Video Music Awards, nine Multishow de Música Brasileira awards, 5 APCAs, and six Prêmio TIM de Música. Marisa is considered by Rolling Stone Brasil to be the second greatest singer, behind only Elis Regina. She also has two albums (MM e Verde, Anil, Amarelo, Cor-de-Rosa e Carvão) on the list of the 100 best albums of Brazilian music.