Press Release.

Sandra Duailibe ran for the Latin Grammy in 2007 with her debut album Do Princípio ao Sem-fim (“From the beginning to the never-ending“); in 2008, she recorded A Bossa no Tempo (“Boss a Nova through time“); in 2011 she released the album Receita (“Recipe”), in 2012, Elas Cantam Menescal (“They sing Menescal”), and in 2015, Sandra Duailibe canta Nonato Buzar. Now, she recorded her first DVD – Celebrizar.

Celebrizar DVD 
Tending to the demands of her audience, Sandra makes a  DVD, Celebrizar. It brings together songs she has previously  either sung in concerts or recorded in previous CDs. She chooses an enviable team of musicians to accompany her in this new production: Paulo André Tavares (direction, arrangements and guitar), Agilson Alcantara (acoustic and electric guitars), Oswaldo Amorim (bass), Amanda Costa (percussion) and Sandro Araújo (drums), as well as special guests: Fernando César (seven string guitar), Pedro Vasconcelos (“cavaquinho” *), Ocelo Mendonça (cello), Victor Angeleas (mandolin) and Nicolas Krassik (violin). The work is presented by the Fundo de Apoio à Cultura (FAC, a foundation to support Culture) of the Secretaria de Cultura do Governo de Brasília. 

Sandra sings Duailibe Nonato Buzar 
This CD was recorded in honor of the Maranhão-born singer, composer and producer Nonato Buzar, who died in 2014. One of the founders of Som Livre, Buzar left a vast musical collection, had distinguished musical partners, and participated in the Pilantragem movement. For this new CD, Sandra has the exquisite musical direction of conductor José Américo Bastos and the accompaniment of the following internationally renowned musicians: Ney, Leo Amuedo, Marcelo Martins, Camilo Mariano, Papete, Israel Dantas and Rodrigo Chinese. Much more than a cultural rescue work, this CD immortalizes the importance of Nonato Buzar for Brazilian music. It was released in 2015.

Elas Cantam Menescal
Because of their love of singing bossa nova and admiration for he renowned bossa nova singer and composer Roberto Menescal, singers Sandra Duailibe, Nathália Lima, Marcia Tauil and Cely Cured decided to record this album him. They enjoy interpreting the composer's consecrated songs, as well as some unpublished ones, such as Bolero 3x4, in Ms. Duailibe's romantic voice. The band, handpicked by Menescal, explores the nuances of the musical arrangements, making each track have its own identity. The album was released in June 2012. 

Receita
Ms. Duailibe realizes her dream when recording Receita, accompanied by the talented conductor Leandro Braga. The repertoire, linked to her personal history, is a classic par excellence, with touching performances accompanied by the complicity of Leandro's piano. Tatuagem, by Chico Buarque and Ruy Guerra, takes new soul. O Cantador, by Dori Caymmi and Nelson Motta, as well Certas Canções, by Tunai and Milton Nascimento, come back with the strong interpretations imposed by the artist. A new composition by Ms. Duailibe alongside Marcia Forte and Cassia Portugal, engages the audience, Bolerar. A medida da paixão, by Lenin and Dudu Falcão, acquires new life with the singer's voice. According to Beto Feitosa, "the CD is classy and reveals a certain deliciousness, making Sandra Duailibe one of the finest interpreters of this country."
A Bossa no Tempo
A fusion of Brasília and Bossa Nova: this is the core of Ms. Duailibe’s second CD, entitled “A bossa no tempo”, guest-starring singer Cely Curado. Although Ms. Duailibe is the lead singer, she shares the microphone with Cely Curado in seven songs, among them A Banca do Distinto, by Billy Blanco, and Samba em Prelúdio, by Baden Powel and Vinícius de Moraes, in which the lightness of Paulo André Tavares' and Agilson Alcântara's guitars lead to a refined intepretation of the songs. Nonato Buzar, alongside Ms. Duailibe, gives a beautiful performance of his song Estopim, a partnership with Ronaldo Bôscoli. Roberto Menescal brings his bossa nova spirit to the arrangement of the song O Céu nos Protege, written by him and Leila Pinheiro. Ms. Duailibe marks her debut as a songwriter through the song Onda do Ar, written with her sister Marcia Forte, where they express their excitement of being part of these 50 years of Bossa Nova e of Brasília

Do princípio ao sem-fim
Ms. Duailibe's sophisticated debut album, Do princípio ao sem-fim, was among the most voted for at the Grammy’s in 2007. The album has a strong Brazilian flavor, which reflects the artist’s trajectory. The repertoire escapes the common place, and ranges from bossa nova and jazz to samba and pop. Fátima Guedes, Simone Guimarães, Euler Vidigal, Lula Freire and Vevé Calazans are among the chosen composers included in the allbum. Meiga Presença, a hit by the diva Elizeth Cardoso, resurfaces in a modernized version, and dialogues with Doce Presença, by Ivan Lins and Vitor Martins. Mundo Melhor, written by Pixinguinha and Vinicius de Moraes in the early 60s is a classic the singer had searched meticulously for, which she brings back in a joyful interpretation. Epitáfio, by Sergio Britto, gets an unexpected version. Maestros Zé Américo Bastos - disc producer and author of the title track – and Gilson Peranzetta took turns in preparing the arrangements that make up this sophisticated piece. 
Ms. Duailibe is accompanied by virtuosos like bassist Jorge Helder, saxophonists Mauro Senise and Zé Canuto, percussionist Papete, guitarist Israel Dantas and drummer Camilo Mariano.

About the singer – Sandra Duailibe
Ms.Duailibe was born in São Luis do Maranhão, Brazil, and was raised in Belém do Pará, where she studied classic piano and acquired her typical local accent; she now lives between Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro. Born into an artistic family, Ms.Duailibe graduated in Odontology and later worked for some time as a tourism entrepreneur, before deciding to dedicate herself totally to her great passion – music. The bass accented singer has a smooth voice and interpretation, and has recorded as a guest singer in Antenor Bógea's, Salgado Maranhão's and Carlos Jansen’s albums, as well as in Carlos Bivar's DVD; she has participated in shows alongside musicians Zé Luís Mazziotti, Rita Ribeiro, Tibério Gaspar and Miele; she was also accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra of Brasília in a show paying homage to the city. Taking Brazilian pop music outside of Brazil, she has performed in France, Spain and Greece with huge success.
							Translation by Dalia Pinheiro Oliver
Contact:
+55 61 981772774
sandra@sandraduailibe.com.br
www.sandraduailibe.com.br
Link Sandra Duailibe singing the music Bolerar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFj4HghU850