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Maria Rivas

Known as one of the most versatile voices in and now North America, Maria Rivas skillfully combines American and Latin rhythms with lively yet sentimental music from around the world. She interprets her music in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, and performs her own blend of traditional standards as well as music and lyrics she has composed herself.

Maria’s unique sound is an intoxicating combination of classic American jazz and , with just the right splash of Brazilian accents, together with her signature mixture of indigenous, Caribbean, European, and African strains. From slow and sensuous, to very lively with a strong beat, her audiences love alternately to dance to her music, or sit and listen while being both moved and energized. A significant number of her audience members have described her performances as “magical” -- their word. Her exotic and varied repertoire includes American jazz and standards such as ‘Funny Valentine’, ‘Route 66’, ‘Lush Life’, and ‘Summertime;’ Latin classics like ‘Bésame Mucho’ and ‘Moliendo Café;’ smooth and sensuous Brazilian tunes like ‘Girl from Ipanema’, ‘Corcovado’, ‘Dindi’ and ‘One Note ’; movingly romantic ballads, such as ‘My Romance’ and ‘Our Love is Here to Stay,’ and many, many others.

During her musical career spanning over 30 years, Maria has “I consider Maria Rivas to be one of released ten CDs while headlining concerts in Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. including the world- the finest singers on the world stage famous in Switzerland. She entertains today, truly a tremendous talent. .. her audiences with her uniquely melodious voice and Her music is varied, original, and dynamic expression and stage presence, as well as her unique.” phenomenal ‘Scat’ improvisations, which have been Oscar de Leon, Latin Grammy favorably compared by music critics and audiences with Award winner those of . Maria has won every prestigious singing award Venezuela and much of Latin America have to “...In Maria we have one of the great offer. Her hit song, MANDUCO, remained in the number one vocalists on the world scene today.” position on the charts in Latin America for many months, Ricardo Montaner and in the top 10 for over 3 years, and turned her into a cultural icon. Maria now makes her home in South Florida. “...some of the most exotic, sensuous, and beautiful music your ears will have the pleasure of enjoying. Maria’s voice is seductive.” George Rivera, Latin Music On-Line Kimberly Chmura Rafael Solano [email protected] [email protected] +1 (305) 332 -2623 +1 (305) 775 -0804 Video Links: Que te Pedi/My Funny Valentine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KnGac_lHxY It Might as Well Be Spring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIKbJpszxM0