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Katia Moraes

Katia Moraes

About Me

I'm just a human being who was born in one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Rio de Janeiro! Music is my life.... She comes on stage like an explosion, her body in constant motion, her voice excited and dynamic. Los Angeles Times The Video below features Sambaguru performing "Tribo Gandista" that got 3rd place at the International Songwriting Competition. It was recorded at Rehearsals.com
Get this video and more at MySpace.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/23/2006
Band Website: katiamoraes.com
Band Members: SAMBAGURU: Bill Brendle on keys, Kevin Ricard on percussion, Tony Shogren on drums, Hussain Jiffry on bass, Grecco Buratto and Mitchell Long on guitar, and Katia Moraes on lead vocal. The songs CONVITE PRA BITUCA (Brendle/Moraes) and SARANDO (Divecha/Moraes) were selected as a 2007/2008 HEAR IN LA finalists.The song TRIBO GANDHISTA (Brendle/Moraes) was nominated for the Los Angeles Music Awards. TRIBO already got 3rd Place in the International Songwriting Competition in 2007!



Influences: Elis Regina, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday, Noel Rosa, Joni Mitchell, Bjork, Alanis Morrissette, Madonna, Lenine, Lula Queiroga, Sting, Miltom Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Ghandi...
Sounds Like: you decide...
Record Label: Moondo Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

INVITATION/ APRIL 2008 http://katiabrazil.blogspot.com/

10 Years of Brazilian Heart Newsletter Celebration!SUNDAY, APRIL 27 from 2pm to 7pm@ BRASIL BRASIL CULTURAL CENTER4325 Sepulveda Blvd. (at Culver Blvd.)Culver City, CA 90230Admission: $15This event is...
Posted by Katia Moraes on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:23:00 PST

SAMBAGURU in SALT LAKE CITY

Salt Lake ballroom comes alive with sounds of BrazilBy Larry D. CurtisDeseret Morning NewsPublished: December 11, 2007KATIA MORAES, SAMBAGURU, Sheraton City Centre, MondayFew could understand the word...
Posted by Katia Moraes on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:32:00 PST