Bebel Gilberto (born Isabel Gilberto on May 12, 1966 in New York City) is a Brazilian popular singer often associated with bossa nova. She is the daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha and her uncle is singer/composer Chico Buarque. Bebel has been performing since her youth in Rio de Janeiro. At the age of seven, Bebel made an appearance on her Mother's first solo album 'Miucha'. At age nine, Bebel performed with her mother and Jazz saxophonist Stan Getz at a Jazz festival at Carnegie Hall . Back in Brazil Bebel performed and recorded on the sountrack of the children's musical 'Os Saltimbancos' written by Sergio Bardotti and Chico Buarque which created a major impact. Later on Bebel joined an experimental theatrical and formed founded the performance space 'Circo Voador' at Ipanema Beach. At this group she met singer/songwriter Cazuza, who became a close friend and later on a major Rock star in the 1980s. May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World[1], Gotham [2], Metropolis Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,214. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music created by João Gilberto and first introduced in Brazil by Gilbertos recording of Chega de Saudade, in 1958, a song written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, first released as a single, and shortly thereafter as the album by Gilberto, bearing the... João Gilberto (born João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira on June 10, 1931 in the town of Juazeiro, Bahia) is a Brazilian musician and considered one of the co-creators, with Tom Jobim, of bossa nova. ... Chico Buarque (full name: Francisco Buarque de Hollanda; born June 19, 1944 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian singer, composer, dramatist and writer. ... Flag Seal Location Location of Rio de Janeiro Government Country Region State Brazil Southeast Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,260 km² km² Population     City (2005) 6,023,699     Density   4. ... Stan Getz Stanley Getz, better known as Stan Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz musician. ... Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City located at 881 7th Avenue, occupying the east stretch of 7th Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street. ...

At this time Bebel started to write songs with collaborators such as Dé, with whom she co-wrote 'Preciso Dizer Que Te Amo', which became a national hit winning several music awards. Bebel's first solo album was the 1986 EP Bebel Gilberto. In 1991 Bebel moved back to New York where she performed first at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in a special tribute to Carmem Miranda directed by Arto Lindsay also featuring Naná Vasconcelos and Laurie Anderson. Later on Bebel starts performing with her own band in such downtown New York clubs like Metronome, Lion's Den, Zanzibar and in several venues such as The Ballroom, The Rainbow Room, SOB's, Town Hall Theater, The Greatest Bar On Earth (at the top of the World Trade Center), and Lincoln Center. The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. ...

Throughout the 1990s, Bebel collaborated with a variety of musical stars such as Arto Lindsay, Thievery Corporation, David Byrne, Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque. In 1996 Bebel was featured in the AIDS charity project Red Hot + Rio, produced by friend and collaborator Béco Dranoff in the company of such acts as Everything But The Girl, Maxwell, George Michael and more. In the 1990s, Gilberto also had success as a songwriter with the international dance hits "Technova" and "Batucada" in collaboration with producers Towa Tei and Arto Lindsay. Arto Lindsay (born May 28, 1953) is an American guitarist and singer. ... Thievery Corporation is a Washington DC–based production and DJ duo consisting of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton and their supporting artists. ... David Byrne (born May 14, 1952 in Dumbarton, Scotland) is a musician best known as a founding member and the principal songwriter of the New Wave band Talking Heads. ... Caetano Veloso at Umbria Jazz (Perugia, Italy) Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. ...

Bebel was also featured in the soundtrack of Brad Anderson's film 'Next Stop Wonderland' with Vinicius Cantuária and Mauro Refosco. By the late 1990s Bebel moves to London and starts developing the sound of her acclaimed album 'Tanto Tempo'. There she works with Amon Tobin, Arling & Cameron, Nina Miranda, and meets Serbian producer living in São Paulo, Suba. Who ends up writing and producing ' Tanto Tempo'. For other uses, see London (disambiguation). ...

In 2000, Bebel's 'Tanto Tempo' album is released on Ziriguiboom / Crammed Discs selling over one million copies worldwide to date. Bebel receive's two Latin Grammy nominations for the album. In 2004, the second album 'Bebel Gilberto' is released also to great acclaim receiving a MOBO Award in the UK and also a World Music Grammy nomination.

Bebel duets with Mike Patton on the song "Caipirinha" which appears on his Peeping Tom album, released on May 30, 2006. Mike Patton Mike Patton (born Michael Allan Patton, January 27, 1968, in Eureka, California) is an American musician. ... Peeping Tom is an upcoming collaboration album by Mike Patton. ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Bebel is single and still resides in New York City where her band is based. After touring extensively, Bebel is currently working with UK producer Guy Sigsworth on her new release for later in 2006.

The song "Lonely" was featured in FX's show Nip/Tuck where Dr. Christian Troy is seen driving a Maserati across a bridge in Miami, Florida. Nip/Tuck is an American drama television series created by Ryan Murphy for FX Networks. ...

Discography

• Bebel Gilberto Remixed (2005)
• Bebel Gilberto (2004)
• Tanto Tempo Remixes (2000)
• Tanto Tempo (2000)
• De Tarde...Vendo O Mar (1991)
• Bebel Gilberto EP (1986)

See also

• Amazon.com's Top 100 Editors' Picks of 2004

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External links

• Official website
• Bebel Gilberto Lyrics