Olivia Hime (born June 25, 1943) is a Brazilian singer and lyricist. She is also the co-owner and musical manager of the record label Biscoito Fino. In 2005, the song Cancao Transparente, composed by Hime and her husband, pianist and composer Francis Hime, was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Song.[1]

Olivia Hime
Birth nameMaria Olivia Leuenroth Hime
Born (1943-06-25) June 25, 1943 (age 81)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation(s)Singer and lyricist
SpouseFrancis Hime

Early life and education

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Hime was a student of the Santa Úrsula.[2]

Career

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Home composed give songs on her husband's first LP, produced by Dori Caymmi. The compositions were created in partnership with her husband.[3] Together, they run their own compositions A Tarde and Almamúsica.[4]

Personal life

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Hime is married to composer Francis Hime.[5] He left his engineering career to become a musician and was inspired by Vinícius de Moraes.[4] The couple has three daughters: Luiza, Joana and Maria.[6]

Discography

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  • Palavra de Guerra Ao Vivo — CD & DVD (2008)
  • Palavras de Guerra (2007)
  • Canção Transparente (2004)
  • Mar de Algodão (2002)
  • Olivia Hime canta Chiquinha Gonzaga — Serenata de Uma Mulher (2002)
  • Alta Madrugada (1997)
  • Estrela da Vida Inteira (1987)
  • O Fio da Meada (1985)
  • Máscara (1983)
  • Segredo do meu coração (1982)
  • Olivia Hime (1981)

References

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  1. ^ Gurza, Agustin (24 August 2005). "New Names Rule At Latin Grammys". Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ Pestana, Paulo (4 April 2017). "On disk, Olivia and Francis Hime celebrate the work of Vinicius de Moraes". Retrieved 24 Jan 2018.
  3. ^ Del Ré, Adriana; de S. Paulo, O Estado (16 August 2015). "Olivia and Francis Hime celebrate 50 years of musical and life partnership". Retrieved 24 Jan 2016.
  4. ^ a b Reis, Joao Paulo (10 Oct 2017). "Especial Arte 1 aborda trajetória e parceria de Francis e Olivia Hime". Retrieved 24 Jan 2018.
  5. ^ "Olivia Hime". Retrieved 24 Jan 2018.
  6. ^ "THE COUPLE TALKS ABOUT MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND PASSION FOR GRANDCHILDREN". 17 Oct 2011. Retrieved 24 Jan 2018.
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