Mirla Riomar
Afrobrazilian worldmusic, jazz & tradition
Born in Salvador da Bahia, Mirla Riomar grew up immersed in Afro-Brazilian traditions, shaping her identity through dance, percussion, and song. Currently based in Barcelona, after years of collaborating with renowned Afro-Brazilian artists, she launched her own project. In 2022 she released Afrobrasileira, an acclaimed album blending Bahian rhythms with jazz and soul, praised internationally by critics and specialized media. With her powerful voice and authentic presence, she has performed at numerous international festivals, bringing a vibrant fusion of tradition and contemporary sounds to the stage.
Has performed at:
Bansko Jazz Festival (Bulgaria), Over the Border (Germany), EXIB Música (Portugal), Tanger Jazzin Festival (Morocco), House of Music Hungary, LAC Lugano (Switzerland) , Suonimobili (Italy), Five Lamps Arts Festival (Ireland), Artistas Maputo (Mozambique), Auditorio Jose Antonio Ramos, Gran Canaria Jazz Day, Pedralbes Festival Jazzing Barcelona, Afroblue, Caixaforum (Spain), etc.
Press:
“★★★★ – " This impressively confident debut album stands out from the crowd, however, as an instantly captivating collection of original songs; nostalgic but also fresh and personal, swinging from soulful jazz to samba with ease." ” – Songlines Magazine
"Mirla Riomar – the black bird that turns suffering into joy" The audience of the jazz fest in Bansko went crazy after the dance with which the Afro-Brazilian pearl ended her first concert in Bulgaria. Exquisite, charismatic and real. And you don't have to understand the language in order to feel the pain, to feel her pulse, to experience the vibrations of her voice, to absorb her every movement... (bTV Novinite,BG)
“" Fire in Her Veins. Mirla Riomar brings Brazilian exuberance to the stage, lifting the mood and energizing the audience. The Brazilian singer awakens even the last dormant spirits, further intensifying the already euphoric atmosphere." -Over the Border Festival 2024, Bonn- " - GENERAL ANZEIGER
