Maria João
Maria João, born Maria João Monteiro Grancha on June 27, 1956, in Lisbon,
Portugal, is a Portuguese jazz singer. After pursuing sports in her youth, she
began studying music in 1982 at the Hot Clube de Portugal school of jazz in
Lisbon, forming the Maria João Quintet in 1983. The group released their
self-titled debut studio album, Quinteto Maria João, in 1983, followed by Cem
Caminhos in 1985, which earned her a Nova Gente Award for Female Performer of
the Year and acclaim at the San Sebastián Jazz Festival. She subsequently
collaborated with Japanese pianist Aki Takase on album...
