ELISETE (SINGER AND SONGWRITER)

Elisete - Singer, composer and song writer, released her first album 'Luar e Cafe' (Moonlight & Coffee) in April 2004 and the second album 'Gaagua' (Longing) in March 2006. 'Gaagua' (Longing) - The second album The album resembles Elisete: An almost impossible mix of simple words that touch deep in your sole with Brazilian rhythms and melodies that just make you dance. In Gaagua Elisete goes beyond song and lyrics writing and singing and she is actively involved in all the production stages including the arrangements. 'Luar e Cafe' (Moon light & coffee) - The first album The album is the summary of a year of intensive work trying to portrait through music her life in Israel and in Brazil. The album was received with enthusiasm and got excellent reviews. The songs are played in numerous radio stations and video clips of various songs are shown in the Israeli music channel (Channel 24). The shows Elisete tours Israel with her band in a unique show sweeping the audiences of their feet. In her show Elisete blends her original Hebrew songs with the Brazilian classics in Portuguese. The band comprises 5 talented musicians that also contribute from their talent to the musical arrangements. Other projects In addition to her show Elisete performs with various artists. This summer Elisete had two songs included in the soundtrack of the Israeli movie 'Ha bua' (The bubble). She collaborates with Alon Ochana in an electronic music project named 'Alef 3' and with Ron Davni in a project of Latin House. Elisete also initiates other projects and collaborates with Israeli artists from different fields of music: Idan Raichel in his new project, Si Haiman, Bezalel Aloni and others. The story in short Elisete was born in Brazil and came to Israel in 1991 directly to the Gulf war that was the background for the period when she acquired her Hebrew. Her life story is a long Saga with optimistic conclusions. Elisete says she sings to bring joy to the Israeli people. Cynics reading this declaration will laugh. Cynics hearing her say it will be engulfed by her magic and believe it. With this drive and with her energy and joy Elisete sings about life in the most Israeli perspective and also the most Brazilian one. The lines of Elisete have warmth, simplicity and a lot of love. Her voice and rhythm take us to her unique Brazil that is always in her heart. Recomendation Anyone who wants to experience a truly unique musical experience should run to Elisete's next show. If you will buy her album you will not stop listening to it.

VIDEOS

ELISETE - GAAGUA / LONGING (2006)

Brazilian rhythms with Hebrew and Portuguese lyrics by Elisete, a Brazilian born singer and songwriter who lives in Israel

Elisete's second album 'Gaagua' is now released to the stores! Elisete named the album 'Gaagua' (Longing) because although she loves being an Israeli she is longing for the Brazil she left behind - The children on roof tops flying kites with the Brazilian colors and all her childhood memories. Using the colors she brought from Brazil Elisete portraits our reality through her songs. The songs resemble Elisete: An almost impossible mix of simple words that touch deep in your soul with Brazilian rhythms and melodies that just make you dance. Elisete's optimism and huge smile echoes through the entire album making it easy to get carried away by her songs into the sunny Brazil she carries in her heart. The album is dedicated to the late Ehud Manor, one of Israel's greatest song writers that has supported Elisete along the way. In Gaagua Elisete goes beyond singing and writing the songs and lyrics and she is actively involved in all the production stages including the arrangements

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ELISETE - LUAR E CAFE (2004)

Brazilian rhythms with Hebrew and Portuguese lyrics by Elisete, a Brazilian born singer and songwriter who lives in Israel

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