Alice Caymmi
Alice Caymmi (born Alice Malaguti Caymmi on March 17, 1990) is a Brazilian singer and composer. She is the granddaughter of Dorival Caymmi, daughter of Danilo and Simone Caymmi and niece of Nana and Dori Caymmi.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alice Malaguti Caymmi |
| Born | March 17, 1990 |
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | Música popular brasileira |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Associated acts | Nana Caymmi |
| Website | www.rainhadosraios.com |
Career
Before opting for a musical life, Alice studied law. Afterwards, she studied performing arts cênicas at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.[1] Her first professional recording was at the age of 12 in her aunt Nana's album Desejo, specifically on the track "Seus Olhos",[2] written by her sister Juliana. Shortly after, they performed the song with Nana at a sold-out Canecão.[3][4] In 2007, she took part of the ending ceremony of the 2007 Pan American Games[3] with her father Danilo.[2]
In 2012, via a partnership between Kuarup and Sony Music, she released her self-titled first album, followed by a number of tours. The album is mainly original except for two cover songs, one originally by Dorival Caymmi and another by Björk.[5]
Two years later, she released her second album, Rainha dos Raios, this time with mostly cover versions and just two new songs, including a partnership with Michael Sullivan.[6] In 2015, her version of "Como Vês" was featured at Rede Globo's miniseries Felizes para Sempre?.[4][7]
In October 2015, Alice was preparing her first live DVD, directed by São Paulo Fashion Week creator Paulo Borges.[3]
In December 2017, she released the first single of her third album, Alice, due to January 12, 2018. The track is titled "Inocente", was co-written by Ana Carolina and received a promotional video directed by Allexia Galvão.[8]
Personal life
When asked about her religion, Alice said:[7]
Formally, I never followed any religion. [...] I'm afraid of saying I'm religious, because it foreshadows doctrine. Here's how it goes: I am highly mystical, but I'm no hippie that knows natal chart. I value and admire behavioral archetypes, just like I do with Greek gods and stuff.
Discography
Studio albums
- Alice Caymmi (2012)
- Rainha dos Raios (2014)
- Alice (2018)
- Electra (2019)
EPs
- Dizem Que Sou Louca (2019)
Live albums
- 2015 – Rainha dos Raios (ao Vivo)
References
- Alvim, Bossuet (October 19, 2015). "Biografia no Cravo Albin". dicionariompb.com.br. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
- Cavalieri, Rafael (December 6, 2014). "Alice Caymmi". Veja Rio. Grupo Abril. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- "Sem depender de herança musical, Alice Caymmi transforma MPB em pop experimental". Divirta-se (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- "Neta de Dorival, Alice Caymmi fala de pressão por cantar". Gshow. Grupo Globo. May 1, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- Mauro Ferreira (September 15, 2012). "Sem tirar onda por ser Caymmi, Alice debuta bem na sua praia particular". Mauro Ferreira. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- Mauro Ferreira (September 2, 2014). "Rainha dos Raios – site oficial". Alice Caymmi. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- Santo, José Julio de Espirito (March 12, 2015). "Alice Caymmi respeita e admira o legado familiar, mas não quer ficar presa ao próprio sobrenome". Rolling Stone Brasil. Grupo Spring de Comunicação. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- Antunes, Pedro (December 7, 2017). "Alice Caymmi se une a Ana Carolina para compor um amor descompassado; ouça 'Inocente', a primeira música do novo disco". O Estado de S. Paulo. Grupo Estado. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
