Soulful Sydney-based singer/guitarist Anna Salleh. Brazilian Bossa nova, samba, Latin jazz and much more - songs of beauty, sorrow, irreverence and joy!
She is one of Australia's much-loved exponents of Brazilian jazz and other crossover music styles, including honey-smooth bossa nova, irrepressible samba, enchanting choro.
Anna has spent time in Rio de Janeiro performing with local musicians and seeking out the wisdom of elders to deepen her understanding of Brazilian music. Anna's journey led to an ABC radio documentary, a show and two albums including the live recording 'A Felicidade' - 2012 and 'Gorgeous Songs from Brazil & Beyond' - 2016.
Bossa nova pioneer, Roberto Menescal said of Anna that she comes to jazz with a Brazilian bias, with a natural groove that is in tune with Afro-Brazilian rhythms. "As we say: She plays a little drum at midnight. Makes a little macumba," he said. (Macumba is an African-Brazilian religion with rituals that include playing drums late at night).