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Biography: Beleza
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United by musical interests that include jazz, blues, bossa nova, soul, samba, funk and Spanish flamenco; Madeline Holly Sales and Humberto Oliveira Sales joined forces to blend the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic riches from North and South America. BELEZA met at the Federal University of Bahia in Salvador, Bahia Brazil where he had been teaching for eight years. Berto, native to Salvador, brought all of the rhythmic riches of what attracts so many international tourists to the hip-swinging, samba shaking streets of Brazil during Carnival. His formal education in classical guitar and study of Spanish Flamenco added the elegance and poise that is so undeniable when he enters the stage. Madeline brought with her the strong influence of jazz, soul, and salsa. She sings in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Her sensual, rich voice, playful interpretations and strong stage presence make their combination extremely unique. In 2002, they began performing with larger ensembles at popular night venues in Salvador, such as The French Quartier and Salvador Dali, as well as in major theaters and music festivals.
In 2004, Madeline and Berto spent six months touring the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of Turkey and were invited to close the season in Vienna, Austria. BELEZA performed as both a duo and as part of an eight-member ensemble playing Latin jazz, salsa, and samba. BELEZA has recently moved to Madeline’s home town of Charlottesville, VA and continue to play unique arrangements of a variety of classics made famous by artists like Ella, Jobim, Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Gilberto and Ibrahim Ferrer. Have you ever heard My Funny Valentine in bossa, Summertime in samba-funk, or a traditional blues done with a flamenco air? Now is your chance. BELEZA is available as a duo or as a larger ensemble.
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