Brazilian pianist/singer/songwriter/producer Paula Maya is known for her fresh and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her
Brazilian roots, her beautiful, haunting voice with her impressive keyboard skills and a passion for songwriting and arranging.
Maya released her 1st record 'New Perspective' on Houston label Wow Mom Records in 1995. In 2000 she started her own record label, Yellow House Records, in Seattle, WA, and released three albums and an EP (CD with 4 songs) with her Seattle band. Her latest record 'The 12', released on March 2011, is an eclectic collection of songs with musical undertones ranging from Latin to Country to Reggae, . “Paula is truly a gifted songbird, rarely do you find an artist with such superior talent and composure..." WESU 88.1FM, CT
Before moving to the US in 1993, Maya had the privilege of studying music with legendary pianist/arranger/composer Luizinho Eca. And Baden Powell, the great Brazilian guitarist, after meeting and watching Paula's show at Bar Vinicius, in Ipanema, mentioned her name during some of his shows as a great young musician ahead of her generation. In Rio she had the honor of playing with two of the most reputable Brazilian pop orquestras: 'Cuba Libre', and the still legendary 'Tabajara' - performing for over 75 years. Paula Maya has shared the stage with artists such as Caetano Veloso, Leila Pinheiro, Djavan, Vinicius Cantuaria, Teo Lima and Batacoto, The President of the United States, Cyril Nevil, Tab Benoit.
While residing in Seattle Paula Maya co-hosted the Brazilian show Raizes on KBCS 91.3fm Bellevue/Seattle for twelve years. She currently resides in Austin, TX, when she is not on tour.
Maya released her 1st record 'New Perspective' on Houston label Wow Mom Records in 1995. In 2000 she started her own record label, Yellow House Records, in Seattle, WA, and released three albums and an EP (CD with 4 songs) with her Seattle band. Her latest record 'The 12', released on March 2011, is an eclectic collection of songs with musical undertones ranging from Latin to Country to Reggae, . “Paula is truly a gifted songbird, rarely do you find an artist with such superior talent and composure..." WESU 88.1FM, CT
Before moving to the US in 1993, Maya had the privilege of studying music with legendary pianist/arranger/composer Luizinho Eca. And Baden Powell, the great Brazilian guitarist, after meeting and watching Paula's show at Bar Vinicius, in Ipanema, mentioned her name during some of his shows as a great young musician ahead of her generation. In Rio she had the honor of playing with two of the most reputable Brazilian pop orquestras: 'Cuba Libre', and the still legendary 'Tabajara' - performing for over 75 years. Paula Maya has shared the stage with artists such as Caetano Veloso, Leila Pinheiro, Djavan, Vinicius Cantuaria, Teo Lima and Batacoto, The President of the United States, Cyril Nevil, Tab Benoit.
While residing in Seattle Paula Maya co-hosted the Brazilian show Raizes on KBCS 91.3fm Bellevue/Seattle for twelve years. She currently resides in Austin, TX, when she is not on tour.