Nu-jazz Brazilian artist Fabiana Passoni was born in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil and began singing when she was 6 years old. Her father would sit on the couch composing songs while encouraging her vocals to mature along with his. He taught the budding songstress the art of interpretation and how to play to an audience. Even at a young age, Fabiana wanted to connect with her audience by leaving an impression in their soul with her own compositions.
         Fabiana ran a successful music school in her hometown before travelling to the United States to pursue her career dreams. While in New York City, Fabiana began singing bossa nova jazz fusion to American audiences. Legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Leny Andrade influenced her style. She finally found her voice after moving to Los Angeles in 2007 and began composing songs for her debut album, É Minha Vez.
Fabiana’s three-year battle with breast cancer put her on a journey not only of survival but a discovery of her own personal musical style. With joyful rhythms and a velvety voice, Fabiana released the acclaimed ‘Naturalmente Brasil’ in 2011 featuring