Marina de La Riva

Born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in Baixa Grande, Bahia, Marina de La Riva began her musical career in São Paulo as a member of the jazz group Alta Fidelidade. In 2007, she released her debut album, which blends Brazilian and Cuban influences and was recorded in Cuba and Brazil.

The record earned her the APCA award for breakthrough female artist and a Prêmio Tim de Música nomination. In 2010, she recorded Ao vivo em São Paulo; she later took part in projects by artists such as Tom Zé and Flávio Venturini.