Paula Maya

Artist Information

Biography

Paula Maya is a gifted keyboardist and a singer with an unmistakable voice. She has an unique songwriting style that draws from her very diverse musical influences. Maya studied classical piano at the Brazilian Federal University of Music and graduated from the Brazilian Conservatory in music theory. She also studied Medieval music, a genre she has a passion for. It was with the legendary pianist / arranger Luizinho Eca, who took Paula under his wings, that she was exposed to the wonders of Jazz, harmony and improvisation. Of course, being a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian music is in her blood. But it was after she moved to the US in 1993, first to Houston TX then to Seattle WA, now back to Tx, Austin, that she fell in love with Rock, Pop, Reggae, Afro-Pop, Ska and Country-Americana.

In Rio she started her performing and teaching music career. There she had the privilege to share the stage with artists such as Caetano Veloso, Leila Pinheiro and Djavan. In Seattle she studied vocal technique with the re-Known Maestro David Kyle and with Seattle Opera singer Steve Wall. She also co-hosted the Brazilian music radio show Raizes on KBCS 91.3fm for 12 years. She's been touring the West Coast, TX and Rio de Janeiro for the last several years, and her band has opened for and/or shared the stage with: The Presidents of the United States of America, Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville (Neville Brothers), Vinicius Cantuaria, Teo Lima e Batacoto, and many more. Paula Maya moved to the US to develop her career as a recording artist. Since then she started her own record label Yellow House Records and released 5 albums of original music. Maya has also been featured in several music compilations.

Instrumentation

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Discography

"Paula" 2007 - Yellow House Records
"Resurrection" 2003- Yellow House Records
"Resurrection 1st Half" 2000 -self released - EP
"New Perspective" 1995 -Wow Mom Records -
COMPILATIONS:
"West of the Pecos" 1995 Wow Mom Records
"Northwest Heavy Hitters" 1999 Disk Makers
"G.I.N.A For Missing Persons" 2002
"Music for the Minority" 2002 Heyday Records
"IRL Midem, France 2006", IRL Music

Official Website

http://www.paulamaya.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• Paula Maya on CD Baby
• YouTube

Audio

• Relax
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• Turn Around!
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• 4 High On You
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• Agua de beber
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• Suga Suga
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Press

• 'Paula Maya is completely original' [+ Show ]
  

  'Paula Maya is completely original in style and sound. We highly recommend her cds "Paula" and "The ...'Paula Maya is completely original in style and sound. We highly recommend her cds "Paula" and "The 12." We think she is amazing!'

• 'Paula is truly a gifted songbird' [+ Show ]
  

  “Paula is truly a gifted songbird, rarely do you find an artist with such superior talent and compos...“Paula is truly a gifted songbird, rarely do you find an artist with such superior talent and composure. Her vocals are filled with positive vibration on "Relax" and "Turn Around" songs. She is like the female version of Bob Marley and Toots Hibbert in one, full of wisdom and lyrics to inspire the mind.”

• Paula Maya latest CD 'Paula' rocks! [+ Show ]
  

  'Paula Maya is an extremely talented singer songwriter and keyboardist. We have performed together a...'Paula Maya is an extremely talented singer songwriter and keyboardist. We have performed together and would love to collaborate in the studio in the near future. Her latest CD 'Paula' rocks!'

• Paula Maya will draw comparisons to Bjork
  

  "Seattle-via-Brazil Paula Maya will draw comparisons to Bjork with her alt-pop excursions."

• Paula Maya is the music of the future. [+ Show ]
  

  "Paula Maya is the music of the future. She is a stellar singer, prolific songwriter and virtuoso ke..."Paula Maya is the music of the future. She is a stellar singer, prolific songwriter and virtuoso keyboardist with a very fresh and unique sound."
  

• Maya redefines eclectic
  

  Maya redefines eclectic.

• Paula Maya — Songstress from Seattle
  

  "Maya displays style and talent that have been long time Seattle secret "

• Hot Rocks TV Show - Paula Maya nominated [+ Show ]
  

  Nominated for 2009 Best Female Singer and Best Non Traditional Rock Instrumentalist - Hot Rocks TV S...Nominated for 2009 Best Female Singer and Best Non Traditional Rock Instrumentalist - Hot Rocks TV Show Music Awards.

• A collection of pristine pop.
  

  “A collection of pristine pop that flirts with bossa nova, rock, electronica and even ska.”

• Wonderful songwriter
  

  “Wonderful songwriter digs deep into her soul.”

• Paula Maya cracks the Seattle code
  

  “Paula Maya cracks the Seattle code. Like the best of Northwest rock.”

Setlist

Paula Maya and her band perform original music sprinkled by a few favorite covers, done their way.

Relax
Turn Around
High On You
O Mar
Old Man
Fire
Suga Suga
Three Little Birds
One Love
Chove Chuva
Rush

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