Yoginis: Yogi McCaw (composer/keyboard), Johnny Conga (percussion), Mike Deasy Jr. (horns), Ed Mays (drumset), Hillary Harris (vocals), Burt Boice (bass), Tim Romain (electric bass), Samia Panni (vocals/percussion) & others Pimp My Profile
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Vocalists & Vocal Groups: Elis Regina, Leny Andrade, Beth Carvalho, Alcione, Flora Purim, Rosa Passos, Joyce, Gracinha Leporace, Gal Costa, Lani Hall, Mônica Salmaso, Pedro Mariano, Filó Machado, Céu da Boca,
Mercedes Sosa, Emilio Santiago, Luiz Melodia, Célia & Ze Luiz Mazziotti,
Mercedes Sosa, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Andy & Salome Bey, Sarah Vaughn, Irene Kral, Jackie & Roy, Gene Puerling's work with Singers Unlimited, New York Voices, Carmen McCrae, Betty Carter, Miriam Makeba, Begum Ferdausi Composers & Arrangers:
Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo, Hermeto Pascoal, Jovino Santos Neto, Sergio Mendes, Dori Caymmi,
, James Taylor, Djavan, Claus Ogerman, Cesar Camargo Mariano, João Bosco, Clare Fischer, Guinga, Moacir Santos, Baden Powell, Chico Buarque, Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta, Heitor Villa Lobos, Eric Satie, Debussy, Bach, Chopin, Ravel Percussionists:
Airto Moreira, Teo Lima, Djalma Correa, Papete, Marcio Bahia, Pernambuco,
Robertinho Silva Ensembles & Other Musicians:
Beatles, Banda Black Rio, Sivuca, Batacotô, Opa, Hugo Fatorusso, Ruben Rada, Eduardo Falú, Zimbo Trio, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Bismilah Khan, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan Last, but not least:
My father, who sang classical Indian music in the '40's on All India Radio - may he rest in peace - He shared his love for Omar Khayam's poetry that he recited & translated on the spot. He also tried to teach me to sing ragas, asking me to give up all music except the 5 notes of an evening Bhairavi raga for 3 months, the internalization process...sadly I lasted only 7 days...I couldn't live without my daily dose of Brazilian music.
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We begin & learn by immitating, but if we are true to our heart then our expression of the music can only end up reflecting what is uniquely the essence of ourselves.
I have performed as a vocalist since the age of twelve in the Philippines, Indonesia, Canada, North Carolina and the Pacific Northwest. If I list the roles I have played in the theater of life, the list would read as follows: daughter, sister, friend, student, mother, aunt, great-aunt, vocalist, percussionist, producer, band leader, recording artist, composer, writer, radio programmer, teacher and peon.
I have had the joy of singing in over a dozen languages, amongst them Portuguese, Spanish and English. During my first 19 years on this planet I traveled extensively because my father was an ambassador. I was born in Bangladesh, but thanks to my parents' exodus, raised internationally. Dedication to Brazilian music and culture began at the age of ten, while I was living in Argentina. My years in an educational institution were dedicated to the study of Socio-Cultural Anthropology & Brazilian/Cuban percussion.
As a recording artist I am the featured vocalist on North Carolina's premier percussionist, Jim Brock's 1991 Grammy-nominated album, "What Is What Was," (I was delighted to have been invited to participate in his new DVD/CD release; please check it out at Jim's website) and Ritmo Tropical's "Conga Mania." As a band leader I performed with the Brazilian-jazz ensemble, Beija Flor, for fifteen years, an ensemble I co-founded with guitarist Phil Sheeran.
1987 was a year of initiations for me: I initiated a radio program dedicated to Brazilian music in Bellevue/Seattle named Raizes on KBCS-FM, which continues to attract many listeners. (By the way, you can tune in online as we webstream live. Just click the "Listen Live" button at our website: kbcs.fm ) That same year, while Project Director at the Lincoln Arts Association, I organized the first "Festa Brasileira" that featured 25 Brazilian artists, sharing their expertise through workshops and culminating in a grand finale performance. Seattle's Mayor at the time proclaimed April 17, 1987 as Brazil Day in the city to commemorate this event. Festa Brasileira eventually became an annual event from 1994 through 1997. With the help of Beija Flor members, I produced an extravaganza, providing an opportunity for most of the top performers of Brazilian music/dance in Seattle to showcase their talents.
Currently I continue to perform with various artists including, Abràce (a vocal/percussion group singing music from around the world), Jovino Santos-Neto (with whom I continue to perform Brazilian jazz music), Fofinho (exploring the Afro Sambas of Baden Powell & Vinicius de Moraes) and the group Yoginis with whom I recently recorded "Songbird" for an EP, which can be heard here: Yoginis . I plan to revive Beija Flor very soon.
I enjoy every moment of being a mother to my teenage son Khalil and encourage him to enrich his life by immersing in endeavors that he feels passionate about. You can check out his webpage here: Khalil's myspace .
P.S. I feel truly blessed to have Yemayá/Iemanjá/Yemoja as my spiritual mother. She has protected and watched over me for years.
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Veja Entrevista que dei para o Programa “Repertório Independente”, onde eu falo de minha carreira, minha história e apesar de estar bastante gripado, ainda canto algumas canções.
Para ver este e vários outros vídeos meus no youtube, entre no link abaixo:
Thanks so much for your playlists here..there nothing short of the greatest!
I used to live out there in seattle but now in wisconsin and i can tell you those sounds are really nice n warm come 30 below in the winter..keep up the good work spreading the infection we love called music apreciation!
Hi Samia! See a clip art produced by students Arte and Media (UFCG) Paraíba Brazil. Music chosen “Is poetry” was recorded on 2007 album called PARA FINS DE MERCADO. Embrace!
HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
Thanks For Getting Back To Me -- I didn't know you are also a Musician-- Sounds great!
Recently, like a couple weeks ago I tuned in to the show, and I heard this great song, but I didn't catch the Artist or Title. So I went on KBCS to search the playlist, but I am lost! The only thing I remember was the Artist being announced as like a staple in Brasilian electronic music. I know that's really vaugue.. but do you have any idea what artist or song i might be thinking of? It's been driving me mad!! LOL..
Thank you for your friendship. Please check out the my flyer for the great lineup of musicians I’m going to be working with at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 16th. I am so excited! Peace and love, Pat Holley
Oi Samia, Gostaria de conhecer um pouco mais teu trabalho. É possivel me enviar algumas musicas por email? moro em Goiânia, estado de Goiás. E encontrar discos como o seu por aqui é impossivel.Goiânia é uma cidade até bem desenvolvida, porém, trabalhos mais refinados não se encontra nas lojas daqui. meu email.: euvaldohungria@hotmail.com um beijão
Hola Samia, Você tem um jeito super legal de cantar e cantando "Temporal" é simplismente genial. Mais uma vez, parabéns pelo seu trabalho. um beijão, HUNGRIA
Minha querida! Como dizia Bob Marley, "A música não é minha, ela sai poraí procurando seus donos". Fico muito grato pelo seu comentário, e espero realmente ouvir uma música minha no seu programa. Você precisa do CD? É só falar que eu mando pra você. Estou acabando de gravar o meu CD solo. Assim que ficar pronto te mando também. Um beijo grande e tudo de bom!
hola quiero invitarlos a votar por los temas Chako y Cosecha de taremurú en el concurso de Natgeo y nuestros temas estarán sonando en el especial Día de la Tierra.
Muito grato! Maravilha de som. A música faz com que as pessoas experimentem um pouquinho do mundo divino. Neste espaço, pude perceber que são habitados por anjos - e você é um deles - não importa sua legião. Penso que a música está acima do bem e do mal - Deus é mais - e espero que você esteja sempre envolvido por ela. Portanto desejo uma ótima existêcia e agradeço por existir na mesma época que você. Um beijo no coração!!! Paulo Djorge
Oi amiga Samia!Estou honrado em estar em suas "categorias"!Eu,não tenho não,màs as vezes eu pensando em te pra dar uma passadinha e ouvir seu som,o seu swingue;-)!Um grande abraço de Paris.Sami R.
Valeu Samir!!!! amanha começa a gravação do disco da FAMILIA SILVA, e quando estiver pronto conto com a sua ajuda para divulgar o nosso trabalho.Semana passada gravei o disco do TONINHO HORTA,esta muito bom,com varios convidados. Valeu!!!! um Bj
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