Ana Caram
Ana Caram | |
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| Birth name | Ana Lucia Ribeiro Caram |
| Born | October 1, 1958 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Jazz, bossa nova |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, flute |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Labels | Chesky |
| Website | anacaram |
Ana Lucia Ribeiro Caram (born 1 October 1958) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and flautist who sings jazz, samba, and bossa nova music. Caram was born in São Paulo to a family versed in musical expression. She graduated from São Paulo University with a degree in musical composition and conducting. In Rio she became a protégé of Antonio Carlos Jobim, the primary developer of the bossa nova style. Caram's own style is a blend of bossa nova and jazz. She performed with Paquito D'Rivera at Carnegie Hall for the 1989 JVC Jazz Festival.