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Biography
Luca Mundaca is a Bossa Nova singer, MPB artist, and music composer known for her elegant voice and expressive guitar work. Singing in Portuguese, she creates a refined fusion of Bossa Nova, contemporary lounge, Brazilian jazz, and MPB, shaping a sound that is both timeless and modern. Her music draws deeply from the rich traditions of Brazilian rhythm and harmony, blending classic Bossa Nova sensibilities with global influences to define her signature style.
Her acclaimed albums Day by Day and Primeiro highlight her velvety vocals, lyrical depth, and intricate guitar arrangements, each offering a sophisticated blend of Bossa Nova traditions and jazz-infused improvisation. Luca’s compositions evoke the gentle sway of Rio’s seaside breeze, the warm acoustic textures reminiscent of João Gilberto, and the contemporary lounge aesthetic that invites relaxed, intimate listening.
Luca’s artistry has earned international recognition: she is a winner of the Independent Music Award (World Fusion category), placed third in the International Songwriting Competition (World Music category), and has been featured on global Putumayo World Music compilations, including Brazilian Lounge and Women of the World: Acoustic. Her music has also been included in film and television, spanning Hollywood releases to Brazilian telenovelas.
For listeners drawn to Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz, lounge music, and contemporary MPB, Luca Mundaca offers an exquisite musical experience. Stream her on Spotify, explore her music across all major platforms, and let her voice transport you to the heart of Brazil—where melody, rhythm, and elegance meet.
Highlights
- Independent Music Award winner – World Fusion category
- Third place – International Songwriting Competition (World Music category)
- Featured on Putumayo World Music compilations: Brazilian Lounge, Women of the World: Acoustic
- Music featured in Hollywood films and Brazilian telenovelas
Press Quotes
“Luca Mundaca is a gifted young singer and songwriter. Luca's music is a glorious blend of her native Brazil with a touch of downtown New York. She mines the deep melodic roots of her country's heritage, creating musical gems that she polishes with the lightest of touches. A talent to watch.”
— Tom Evered, General Manager & Senior Vice President, Marketing (Jazz & Classical), EMI Music
“Luca Mundaca is a singer and songwriter whose work I have been aware of since she arrived in NYC. Her abilities are unlimited; she has a stunning voice of great intimacy and emotion, and her songwriting is first rate. It is rare to find in an artist both the capacity to write brilliant melodies and profound lyrics, and to then perform them at such a high level of musicianship. She simply has it all.”
— Seth Rothstein, former VP Marketing, Sony Legacy
“Luca Mundaca is a classic example of a talent deserving wider recognition. Blessed with a sweetly engaging sound, impressive musicality and the rhythmic passion of her Brazilian roots, she is a talent whose song and singing should be far more widely heard.”
— Don Heckman, LA Times Critic
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Contact & Booking
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Email: [email protected]
Based in the United States • Available for national and international performances.
