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Renilda Flores "Renni" |
Singer Nationality: Brazilian School Function: Singer, Composer Samba Interests: Singing, Composing Member since: 2008 Website: www.renniflores.com Biography A voice from god, Renni is from Bahia and does not come out for just any ocassion. Luckily, she has agreed to be part of this great Carnaval event and lend her voice, talents, and charm to Rio Joe’s Carnaval Ball. Having sung around the world, she has settled down in the Los Angeles area where she comes out for special events. She will be singing some of the most beautiful samba enredos of all time so you don’t want to miss out! Renni Flores native of Bahia, Brazil. Bahia is considered the soul and heart beat of Brazil. Renni started singing at the age of 5, and in the early 80s she became the first woman in Bahia to sing with the group Bloco Afro Ilê Aiye in carnaval. She has the full rich sound needed to sing alone with drums of northeast Brazil. From there she performed at various festivals and directed her own folkloric dance company Bahia Magia, one of Brazil’s leading groups. Working with the state government, they toured worldwide. |