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Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury performing in Santa Cruz, Portugal in August 2005. Picture by Nuno Ferreira.
Background information
Birth name	Daniela Mercuri de Almeida Póvoas
Born	July 28, 1965 (1965-07-28) (age 42)
Origin	Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Genre(s)	Axé, MPB
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1989 – present
Label(s)	None (independent)
Associated acts	Companhia Clic
Website	DanielaMercury.art.br

Daniela Mercuri de Almeida Póvoas (born on July 28, 1965 in Salvador, Bahia), best known as Daniela Mercury, is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated Brazilian axé/MPB singer and occasional songwriter. Since her breakthrough, Mercury became one of the best known Brazilian female singers, selling almost eleven millions albums worldwide. As of the present date, she holds the record of being the female singer with most number-one songs in the official Brazilian Singles Chart, with fourteen. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... “Libel” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1920 × 2560 pixel, file size: 3. ... Santa Cruz, Spanish and Portuguese for Holy Cross, is the name of several cities, regions, and other geographical features around the world: Argentina Puerto Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz province Santa Cruz Province, Argentina Bolivia Santa Cruz de la Sierra Santa Cruz Department Brazil Santa Cruz, Espírito Santo Santa Cruz... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic illa ad arcam reversa est, portuguese E Assim a Pomba Voltou à Arca Location of Salvador Coordinates: , Region State Founded 29 March 1549 Government  - Mayor João Henrique Area  - City 313 km²  (120. ... Flag of Bahia See other Brazilian States Capital Salvador Largest City Salvador Area 564 273 km² Population   - Total   - Density 13 070 250 23. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Daniela Mercurys 1992 album O Canto da Cidade was responsible for taking axé to mainstream audiences. ... Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB, literally Brazilian Popular Music, designating a trend in post-Bossa Nova urban popular music. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic illa ad arcam reversa est, portuguese E Assim a Pomba Voltou à Arca Location of Salvador Coordinates: , Region State Founded 29 March 1549 Government  - Mayor João Henrique Area  - City 313 km²  (120. ... Flag of Bahia See other Brazilian States Capital Salvador Largest City Salvador Area 564 273 km² Population   - Total   - Density 13 070 250 23. ... The Latin Grammy Awards were launched in 2000 with a telecast aired on CBS. It was the first primarily Spanish-language prime-time program carried on network television. ... Daniela Mercurys 1992 album O Canto da Cidade was responsible for taking axé to mainstream audiences. ... Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB, literally Brazilian Popular Music, designating a trend in post-Bossa Nova urban popular music. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Hot100Brasil is an online publisher of various Brazilian music charts. ...

Early life

Daniela Mercuri de Almeida was born on July 28, 1965 in Salvador, Bahia. Her mother is Liliana Mercuri de Almeida, a social worker of Italian ancestry, and her father is Antônio Fernando de Abreu Ferreira de Almeida, a Portuguese industrial mechanic. Mercury spent her childhood in a house in the Brotas neighborhood with her four siblings: Tom, Cristiana, Vânia (which would also become a singer) and Marcos ^[1]. is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic illa ad arcam reversa est, portuguese E Assim a Pomba Voltou à Arca Location of Salvador Coordinates: , Region State Founded 29 March 1549 Government  - Mayor João Henrique Area  - City 313 km²  (120. ... Flag of Bahia See other Brazilian States Capital Salvador Largest City Salvador Area 564 273 km² Population   - Total   - Density 13 070 250 23. ...

When Mercury was eight years old she started to take dance lessons (classic ballet, African dances and jazz). At thirteen, she decided to become a singer (apparently influenced by the work of Elis Regina) and at sixteen, she started to sing in trio elétricos. Two years later, she entered the Federal University of Bahia's School of Dance. For other uses, see Ballet (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Elis Regina Carvalho Costa (March 17, 1945 – January 19, 1982) was one of the greatest female singers in Brazilian popular music. ... Trio Elétrico is the name for a truck equiped with a high power sound system and a music group in top of it playing for a lot of people. ... The Universidade Federal da Bahia (Federal University of Bahia or UFBA) is a public university located in Salvador, state of Bahia, Brazil. ...

Mercury married to electronic engineer Zalther Portela Laborda Póvoas in 1984, when she was nineteen years old. One year later, in September 3, 1985, Mercury gave birth to her first child, Gabriel (which would also become a singer and songwriter). One year later, she gave birth to a girl named Giovanna. In 1996, Mercury and Póvoas divorced. This article is about the year. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

Career

Early career (1984-1990)

Before starting her solo career, Daniela Mercury was a member of Banda Cheiro de Amor and a backing vocalist in Gilberto Gil's band. From 1988 to 1990, Mercury was the lead singer of pop music band Companhia Clic. She recorded her first two albums (titled Companhia Clic Vol.1 and Vol.2) with them. Their singles "Pega que Oh!" and "Ilha das Bananas" became minor hits in Bahia. A backing vocalist or backing singer (or, especially in the U.S., backup singer or sometimes background singer) is a singer who sings in harmony with the lead vocalist, other backing vocalists, or alone but not singing the lead. ... Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ...

Rise to fame (1991-1994)

Mercury's self-titled debut album was released in 1991 through independent record company Eldorado. The lead single of the album, "Swing da Cor", which features Olodum, became a number-one hit in Brazil and the album was soon known as Swing da Cor. Another song from the album, "Menino do Pelô", which also features Olodum, became Mercury's second top-ten hit in Brazil, charting at number six. A debut album is the first released music album by an artist or a band. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ...

In 1992, Mercury became an independent artist, which means she would start to produce her own albums and sell them to record companies (since then, she has founded a production company called Canto da Cidade and Páginas do Mar, a publishing house). That same year, O Canto da Cidade was released through Sony. The title track became a number-one hit in Brazil for months. The album gave Mercury the distinction of being the first singer to sell more than two million copies in Brazil^[2]. The singles "Batuque", "O Mais Belo dos Belos" and "Você Não Entende Nada" all became number-one hits, while "Só pra te Mostrar", which features Herbert Vianna, was a top-ten hit. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... O Canto da Cidade (Portuguese for The chant of the town) is the second album by Brazilian axé/MPB singer Daniela Mercury, released in 1992 in Brazil and in March 23, 1993 in North America and Europe through Sony Music. ... ... Herbert Lemos de Sousa Vianna (born May 4, 1961) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist mainly known for his work with rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. ...

In 1994, Música de Rua was released through Sony. The album was received with lukewarm reviews, with some critics complaining about the similarities between this album and its predecessor. Nevertheless, the album was very well received by the public, selling more than one million copies and producing the hits "Música de Rua", "O Reggae e o Mar" (both number-one hits), "Por Amor ao Ilê" (a top-ten hit) and "A Rosa" (top-twenty). This was Mercury's first album to produce singles which have failed to chart. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Música de Rua (Portuguese for Street music) is the third album by Brazilian axé/MPB singer Daniela Mercury, released in 1994 in Brazil and in October 11, 1994 in North America and Europe through Sony Music. ...

Artistic development (1996-2000)

In 1996, Feijão com Arroz was released through Sony. This album was much more well-received by the critics than its predecessor. It is Mercury's most well rated album at the All Music Guide, with four and a half stars. As of today, Feijão com Arroz is Mercury's second best selling album, behind only O Canto da Cidade. It produced the hits "À Primeira Vista", "Nobre Vagabundo", "Rapunzel" (all number-one hits), "Minas com Bahia" (which features Samuel Rosa from Skank and was a top-twenty hit) and "Feijão de Corda" (a top-ten hit). Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Feijão com arroz (Portuguese for Rice and beans) is the fourth album by Brazilian axé/MPB singer Daniela Mercury, released in 1996 in Brazil and in January 14, 1997 in North America and Europe through Sony Music. ... Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... Samuel Rosa de Alvarenga (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, July 15, 1966) is lead singer and guitarist of Brazilian rock band Skank. ... Skank is a Brazilian pop/reggae/ska band. ...

In 1998, Mercury's first live album, Elétrica was released through Sony. It sold almost half a million copies and produced the top-ten hit "Trio Metal", which charted at number eight. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

Experimentation with electronica (2000-2004)

In 2000, Mercury released her fifth studio album, Sol da Liberdade, through BMG. The album sold almost a million copies and produced two number-one singles ("Ilê Pérola Negra" and a cover of Antonio Marcus' "Como Vai Você"). The album, which was produced by Suba, was innovative in Mercury's career for its fusion with electronic music sounds. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... For other uses, see Electronic music (disambiguation). ...

The following year, Mercury released Sou de Qualquer Lugar through BMG. The album sold half of its predecessor, but was able to produce the number-one single "Mutante", a cover of Rita Lee. In this album, Mercury also experimented with electronic sounds. BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... Rita Lee Jones, now Rita Lee Jones Carvalho, known simply as Rita Lee, (born on December 31, 1947) is a Brazilian rock singer and composer. ...

In April 2003, Mercuy's second live album, Eletrodoméstico – MTV Live, was released through BMG. It was recorded in January 23 and 24 of that same year at the Castro Alves Theater in Salvador for MTV Brasil. It was also released in the DVD format, Mercury's first. Among the artits that performed with the singer were Dulce Pontes, Rosario Flores, Jovanotti, Carlinhos Brown and Olodum. The sales were very inferior to Mercury's previous and it only produced one top twenty hit ("Meu Plano"). BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The MTV logo. ... Lágrimas - album from 1993 Dulce Pontes is a Portuguese musician, songwriter and vocalist who writes and performs in many music styles, including pop, folk and classical music. ... Rosario Flores born November 4 1963 Madrid, Spain, is a Spanish actress. ... Jovanotti - whose real name is Lorenzo Cherubini - was born in September 27, 1966 and is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper. ... Carlinhos Brown (b. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ...

In 2004, Carnaval Eletrônico was released through BMG. For the recording of this album, Mercury invited DJs and producers of electronic music in Brazil, as well as Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, and Lenine. It is a commemorative disc celebrating the five years of her having formed TrioTechno, the first trio elétrico of electronic music in Bahian Carnaval. The disc received a Latin Grammy nomination for best pop album of the year and Mercury was nominated for a TIM Award for best female pop/rock vocalist. Internet users voted Carnaval Eletrônico the best pop album of the year online in one of Brazil’s most important weekly magazines Revista Isto É. BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter. ... Carlinhos Brown (b. ... Bahian Carnaval is a popular street event in the Brazilian state of Bahia and is characterized for being a collective bachannal. ...

Back to basics (2005-2007)

In 2005, Clássica was released through Som Livre on both CD and DVD. Recorded from a concert Mercury gave the year before at São Paulo's Casa de Espetáculo, the album is a sampler of bossa nova, jazz, and some of her biggest MPB hits. The record signaled a new phase for Mercury, who chose independence from record companies to gain full control of her work. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the city. ... For other uses, see Bossa nova (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ...

That same year, Mercury's eighth studio album, Balé Mulato, was released, but through EMI. The album was very well received by the critics, with some even saying it was Mercury's best album since Feijão com Arroz (1996). It was not, however, very well received by the public, with none of the singles being able to chart on the top-ten. The next year, a live version of Balé Mulato, which is currently nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, was released. Balé Mulato (Portuguese for Mulatto ballet) is the eighth studio album by Brazilian axé/MPB singer Daniela Mercury, released in 2005 in Brazil through EMI. Topo do Mundo (Jauperi, Gigi) Levada Brasileira (Pierre Onasis, Edilson) Amor de Ninguém (Jorge Papapa) Balé Popular (Onassis, Edilson) Toneladas de Amor (Márcio... The EMI Group (LSE: EMI) is a British music company comprising of the major record company EMI Music which operates several labels, based in Kensington in London, England, and EMI Music Publishing, based in New York. ... Feijão com arroz (Portuguese for Rice and beans) is the fourth album by Brazilian axé/MPB singer Daniela Mercury, released in 1996 in Brazil and in January 14, 1997 in North America and Europe through Sony Music. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Balé Mulato - Ao Vivo is Daniela Mercurys fourth live album, released in Brazil in December 2006 through EMI. The tracks of this album (with the exception of the latter two) were recorded live in September 17, 2006 in Farol da Barra, Salvador, Bahia. ... The Latin Grammy Awards were launched in 2000 with a telecast aired on CBS. It was the first primarily Spanish-language prime-time program carried on network television. ...

Present

Daniela Mercury performing at the inauguration of Goiânia's Parque Flamboyant on September 16, 2007. Special concert celebrating the fifteen years of O Canto da Cidade.

In July 13, 2007, Daniela Mercury closed the opening ceremony of the XV Pan American Games singing André Filho's "Cidade Maravilhosa", a popular anthem of the city of Rio de Janeiro. ^[3] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Goiás. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The 2007 Pan American Games are the 15th edition of the Pan American Games currently being held in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. ... This article is about the Brazilian city. ...

In July 25, 2007, Mercury went to Buenos Aires to record a duet with Argentine singer Marcela Morelo. The song, titled "Ponermos de Acuerdo", will be featured in Morelo's first acoustic CD/DVD which is set to be released in the end of the year.^[4] is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... For other uses, see Buenos Aires (disambiguation). ... Marcela Morelo (born December 13, 1969 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine singer. ...

An article published in the website of newspaper Folha de S. Paulo in August 15, 2007^[5] erroneously referred to Mercury as being a member of the controversial Movimento Cívico pelo Direito dos Brasileiros (popularly known as Cansei). The newspaper later released an erratum note in August 23 stating that Mercury is not a member of the organization. ^[6] The newspaper Folha de São Paulo represents the development of the communication media in Brazil. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Movimento Cívico pelo Direito dos Brasileiros (Portuguese for Civic Movement for the Rights of Brazilians), popularly by the slogan Cansei (Im fed up) is an organization formed in July 2007 in Brazil right after the TAM Linhas Aéreas Flight 3054 disaster. ... Look up erratum, corrigendum in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Mercury has recently started touring through Brazil with a special concert which celebrates the fifteen anniversary of O Canto da Cidade.

Philantropy

Mercury has performed at a large number of charitable events. She is the second Brazilian honored as an ambassador for UNICEF (Renato Aragão was the first). She is also an ambassador for UNAIDS and UNESCO. She has performed at Rede Globo's annual charity Criança Esperança for fifteen consecutive years (1992-2007). She also represents various non-profit organizations. UNICEF Logo The United Nations Childrens Fund or UNICEF (Arabic: ; French: ; Spanish: ) was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946. ... Antônio Renato Aragão (born on January 13, 1936, in Sobral, Ceará) (stage name Didi Mocó Colesterol Novalgina Mofungo) is a Brazilian comedian and movie and TV actor and producer, known for leading the television series Os Trapalhões. ... UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is a United Nations program designed to coordinate the worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Rede Globo (Portuguese: Globe Network) better known as Globo or TV Globo is Latin Americas biggest television network. ...

Discography

See: Daniela Mercury discography

This is the discography of Brazilian Axé/MPB singer-songwriter Daniela Mercury. ...

Videography

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References

• (Portuguese) Bio at the dictionary of MPB
• (Portuguese) Bio at gossip site O Fuxico

1. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0580536/bio
2. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0580536/bio
3. ^ http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/esporte/ult92u311838.shtml
4. ^ http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/ilustrada/ult90u315415.shtml
5. ^ http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/brasil/ult96u320134.shtml
6. ^ http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/brasil/ult96u322486.shtml

Links

• Daniela Mercury's Official website
• Daniela Mercury's Official MySpace page