Artist description ALESSA, she sings with the flair of her South American roots. Her Voice is expressive, sultry and soothing. Alessa grew up with Salsa rhythms, Peruvian Waltzes, Festejos and Brazilian music influence, in her native Lima. In live presentations she sings Brazilian Jazz, Samba, Salsa, Bolero, Gypsy Rumba and Afro- Brazilian music. Alessa sings in Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. Besides live performances at nightclubs, festivals, concerts and fundraisers, Alessa has performed at the Hollywood Palladium with Afro-Brazil at the annual carnival night. Also appeared with "Viver Brazil" at the Hollywood Bowl for the opening season of summer concerts at the bowl with Carlinhos Brown as the headliner. Alessa also made a guest appearance at Le Blue Note in Paris-France with Nazare Pereira. During "Carnaval 2001", in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Alessa performed at the "Museum of image and Sound" with Caixa Preta and with Unidos do Mundo (escola de samba) at the LAPA’s carnival concert.

Music Style Latin Tropical Brazilian South American

Musical Influences Miami Sound Machine, Brazil 66

Similar Artists Gloria Estefan

Group Members Alessa: Lead Vocals Pablo Correa: Drums & BV Pablo Medina: Keys & BV Kenny C: Hand percussion Richie Gajate Garcia: Congas, bongos & Timbales Robert Kyle: Saxofon

Instruments Keys, Piano, Drums, Congas, Timbales, Bongos, Bass, Guitar, Sax, Bones, Trumpets,Flute

Albums Alessa & MC- Alessa Rio Inspired - Alessa Brazilian Mood

Press Reviews "FRESH, INVIGORATING & SOULFUL Alessa Brazilian Mood is a surprisingly welcomed breath of fresh air… ALFREDO CRUZ, DJ KKJC 88.1 Long Beach, CA

Location Burbank, California - USA

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