Nina Becker Nunes (born 21 July 1974) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.

Nina Becker
Becker performing with Orquestra Imperial (Mexico City, 2008)
Born
Nina Becker Nunes

21 July 1974 (1974-07-21) (age 50)
Occupationsinger
Years active2002–present
Musical career
GenresMPB

Life and career

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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 with 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

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Albums
  • Azul (2010)
  • Vermelho (2010)
  • Gambito Budapeste (2012, with Marcelo Callado)
  • Minha Dolores - Nina Becker Canta Dolores Duran (2014)
  • Acrílico (2017)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Nina Becker". Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Nina Becker". Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
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