Mariana Baltar

PORTUGUÊS:Um ano e meio após lançar seu primeiro CD, "Uma dama também quer se divertir" (Zambodiscos), Mariana Baltar começa a se firmar como uma artista de destaque no cenário brasileiro. Além do reconhecimento do público e da imprensa, sempre com boas críticas, a cantora foi indicada ao Prémio TIM 2007 na categoria Revelação e participou do programa Som Brasil, que será lançado em DVD, onde dividiu o palco com Milton Nascimento. Cais (Milton Nascimento / Ronaldo Bastos) - uma das canções que Mariana interpretou no programa - faz de um tributo a Milton produzido por Guto Graça Mello para a EMI. O projeto conta exclusivamente com interpretações femininas e conta com Vanessa da Mata, Teresa Cristina e Roberta Sá.Uma dama também quer se divertir, que também foi lançado no Japão, foi bem recebido pelo público, constando da lista dos preferidos de críticos especializados do Rio de Janeiro, como Antônio Carlos Miguel (O Globo), Tárik de Souza (Jornal do Brasil) e Mauro Ferreira (O Dia) em 2006.- Contatos para shows: Renata Grecco - [email protected] / -Assessoria de imprensa: Vera Perfeito – [email protected]______________________________________ _______________________________ENGLISH:Mariana Baltar released her first album – "Uma dama também quer se divertir" (A lady also wants to have fun) in 2006. The repertoire includes samba classics that she usually sings in Lapa – area in downtown Rio de Janeiro that is a reference for the musical scene in the city – as well as unprecedented songs of many genres and times.She has just recorded the song "Cais" on a CD tribute to Milton Nascimento by women (EMI). Many other great brazilian singers such as Maria Rita, Vanessa da Mata, Ivete Sangalo e Ana Carolina are also part of this project. "Uma dama também quer se divertir" was acclaimed by the public, and also appeared in reviews as one of 2006 critic’s favorites. The album was also released in Japan. Due to the huge success of the debut concert, Mariana received from Teatro Rival BR – traditional theatre in Rio de Janeiro – the invitation to host the project Mistura brasileira (Brazilian Mixture), having Zé Renato and Marcos Sacramento as guests. Mariana also sang on the Rival BR Award, on a tribute to Araci de Almeida, along with nine female singers, among them: Leila Pinheiro, Mart..nália, Ana Costa e Nilze Carvalho. Dancing since three years old, this carioca from Copacabana got involved with samba in adolescence, when she became a professional dancer and began teaching Dança de Salão (typical Brazilian salon dance) in the Cia. Aérea de Dança, a company that researches and develops samba in a innovating way. With this group – in which she danced for 13 years – Mariana performed as dancer in many shows in USA and Europe, dancing in concerts of Zeca Pagodinho and Jorge Ben Jor, in which band, later, she would become a backing vocal. Her first professional apperarance as a singers was as a vocalist for the Brazilian singer Daude. In the Gafieira Dance Brasil project, created by Paulo Moura and Cliff Korman, Mariana parformed as a singer and as a dancer. This project took her abroad once again – to USA and Europe. In Rio, Mariana had her own dance studio, where she used to teach Dança de Salão for many years. She is also one of those who idealized the Centro Cultural Carioca - a renowed concert stage in Rio de Janeiro. The singer embraced the idea of rescuing old sambas, starting with a serious research about Assis Valente, author of "Brasil Pandeiro". Assis Valente’s interpreters – such as Carmen Miranda and Aracy de Almeida – are major references in Mariana’s work. Mariana who always merges dance to her concerts, is now dedicated to her album release in many cities in Brazil and also working on cultural projects related to the Brazilian Culture. -Manegement: Renata Grecco - [email protected]