Joyce
Joyce Moreno, born Joyce Silveira Palhano de Jesus on January 31, 1948, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a renowned Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known professionally as Joyce, she has been active in the music industry since 1968 and is celebrated for her contributions to genres such as jazz, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), and bossa nova. Joyce's career began in 1964 when she participated in a vocal quartet for the album Sambacana by Pacífico Mascarenhas. She released her first solo album, "Joyce," in 1968, showcasing her songwriting prowess with five self-penned tracks and a collaboration with Jards Macalé.
Over the years, Joyce has released 45 more albums and two DVDs, amassing nearly 400 songs to her name. Her work has earned her four Latin Grammy nominations in 2000, 2004, 2005, and 2010. Her music is characterized by its feminine perspective and her adept guitar skills. Joyce's compositions have been recorded by iconic Brazilian artists such as Elis Regina, Maria Bethânia, and Milton Nascimento, as well as international artists like Annie Lennox and the Black Eyed Peas. Her music has also been featured in film soundtracks, including Robert Altman's "The Player" and "Legally Blonde."
Joyce gained initial recognition in Brazil in 1967 with her performance at the II International Song Festival and achieved widespread popularity in the early 1980s with her hit song "Clareana." She has since released numerous albums, both in Brazil and internationally, and has collaborated with esteemed musicians, dedicating albums to the works of Vinicius de Moraes, Tom Jobim, and others. Her international career took off in the 1980s, performing with Vinicius de Moraes across Latin America and Europe. Joyce's enduring influence and prolific output have cemented her status as a significant figure in Brazilian music.
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