Nina Becker
Nina Becker | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Becker performing with Orquestra Imperial (Mexico City, 2008) | |
| Born | Nina Becker Nunes 21 July 1974 (age 50) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation | singer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | MPB |
Nina Becker Nunes (born 21 July 1974) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.
Life and career
[edit]Born in Rio de Janeiro, Becker is the stepdaughter of conductor Roberto Gnattali and the nephew of composer Radamés Gnattali.[1] She studied graphic design, and before starting her musical career she worked as set designer and art director.[1][2]
In 2002, Becker began performing as a singer with Orquestra Imperial, and in 2004 she started a parallel solo live career, also taking part to the musical projects, notably 3NaMassa.[1] In 2009, she received the APCA Award for best singer.[1] She made her record debut in 2010, with the albums Azul and Vermelho.[1][3]
Becker is married to Marcelo Callado, the bassist of the band Do Amor, with whom in 2012 she released the collaboration album Gambito Budapeste.[1][2] She is also a stylist.[1][2]
Discography
[edit]- Albums
- Azul (2010)
- Vermelho (2010)
- Gambito Budapeste (2012, with Marcelo Callado)
- Minha Dolores - Nina Becker Canta Dolores Duran (2014)
- Acrílico (2017)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Nina Becker". Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Nina Becker". Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Nobile, Lucas (28 August 2010). "Nina Becker lança dois CDs, 'Vermelho' e 'Azul'". O Estado de S. Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Nina Becker at AllMusic
- Nina Becker discography at Discogs
- Nina Becker at IMDb
