Brazilian vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Paula Maya performs a blend of Bossa Nova, Jazz and Brazilian dance music! A recording artist with seven albums released, including her latest single Refugee, and songs in compilations with artists such as Jimmy Cliff.
Nominated Best Brazilian Musician living in the US by the Focus Web News Brazilian International Press Awards. Paula Maya has performed in countless festivals, universities, clubs and listening rooms in the US and Brazil, including Austin Jazz Fest, Leon Valley Jazz Festival, Katy Jazz Festival, Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle), Dancing in the City in El Paso, Austin New Years Eve at Auditorium Shores, McNay Art Museum Concert Series (San Antonio), International Music Festival (Houston), University of Texas at Austin, Beco Das Garrafas (Rio de Janeiro). More info: http://www.paulamaya.com/history
“Keyboardist, singer, and songwriter Paula Maya creates sophisticated and soothing melodies.” - KUTX 98.9, Austin TX
"The Blanton Museum of Art was very fortunate to have Paula Maya and her band play at our B scene: Bossa Nova event. In addition to being excellent musicians, they were also fantastic to work with and their sound was absolutely perfect for our theme. I would highly recommend them and hope to work with them again soon." - The Blanton Museum of Art, Austin TX
