Iara Espíndola Rennó (born 4 March 1977) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and record producer.

Early life

Born in

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, Rennó is the daughter of journalist and lyricist Carlos Rennó and singer-songwriter Alzira Espíndola. She studied letters at the

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Career

Rennó began her career as a backing vocalist with her mother, and in 1998 she joined the

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's backup band. In 2001, she left the band to form the trio DonaZica with Andreia Dias and

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. In 2008, Rennó made her solo debut with ''Macunaíma Ópera Tupi'', a concept album dedicated to writer

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which features collaborations with

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and Siba, among others. In 2010, the album was adapted in a stage musical, ''Toxico''. In 2022, she released a concept album about the

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, ''Oríki'', which features vocal contributions by MBP artists including

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, Curumin,

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and

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, and was nominated for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album at the

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. Rennó is also active as a songwriter for other artists, notably

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, Maria João, and Ava Rocha. She is also a poet.

Discography

;with DonaZica * 2003 - ''Composição'' * 2005 - ''Filme brasileiro'' ;Solo albums * 2008 - ''Macunaíma Ópera Tupi'' * 2013 - ''I A R A'' * 2016 - ''Arco'' * 2016 - ''Flecha'' * 2020 - ''AfrodisíacA'' * 2021 - ''Pra Te Abraçar'' * 2022 - ''Oríkì'' * 2023 - ''Orí Okàn''

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