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Esplanade Presents
3 Jul 2026, Fri, 8pm
4 Jul 2026, Sat, 8.30pm
(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Recital Studio
Let Nilze Carvalho’s voice transport you to the warm sands of Brazilian beaches—a glowing sunset in the horizon, a caipirinha cocktail in hand.
One of Brazil’s most captivating artists takes centrestage at Esplanade for her Singapore debut. A master of her craft, her voice and playing style alternates between lively hip-swinging samba rhythms reminiscent of the spirit of the Carnaval do Brasil, and smooth bossa melodies delivered with an imitable, effortless ease that evokes feelings of intimacy and romance.
With a career spanning both decades and continents, Nilze carries the legacy and lineage of singers who have brought the magic of bossa nova, choro and samba to jazz audiences around the world like Guinga and Zeca Pagodinho—both whom she has shared a stage with.
Whether performing beloved classics or original compositions, Nilze brings an authenticity and warmth that is both instantly mesmerising and deeply felt.
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Assistive Listening
Nilze Carvalho
Nilze Carvalho’s relationship with music began at the age of five, when her older brother discovered her playing Acorda Maria Bonita on the cavaquinho. From the age of 11 to 14, she recorded the four-volume LP series Choro de Menina—showcasing her skills as a mandolin player. The first and fourth volumes featured the renowned Época de Ouro group.
At 15, Nilze launched an international career that would take her to Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Holland, the United States, Japan, Argentina, China and Australia.
Returning to Brazil in 2000, she co-founded Sururu na Roda, which was named Best Samba Group at the 2014 Brazilian Music Awards. Her album Estava Faltando Você released in 2002 earned her a Tim Awards nomination for Best Samba Singer. O que é Meu released in 2010 won Best CD and Best Singer at the Lapa Music Awards. Her album Verde Amarelo Negro Anil received a nomination in the Best Samba/Pagode album category at the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2015.
Nilze has sung and played alongside Brazilian and international music icons such as Dona Ivone Lara, Zeca Pagodinho, Jair Rodrigues, Mart'nália Mart ‘Nalia, Olívia Hime, Monarco, Nei Lopes, Nelson Sargento, Hamilton de Holanda, Elton Medeiros, Hermínio Bello de Carvalho, Dudu Nobre, Zélia Duncan, Fátima Guedes, Roberta Sá, Teresa Cristina, Sadao Watanabe among others.
Beyond the stage, Nilze is an accomplished music director, arranger and producer. Since June 2022, she has been presenting the weekly programme Sambalaio on Rádio Roquette Pinto.
Released in 2024, her album Nos Combates da Vida, features notable collaborations with well-known Brazilian musicians.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Assistive Listening
3 Jul 2026, Fri
8pm
4 Jul 2026, Sat
8.30pm
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