Miroca Paris

During his career spanning over 20 years, Cabo Verdean singer and multi-instrumentalist Miroca Paris performed with Cesária Évora for a decade, recorded a Grammy winning album, toured with Madonna and now is flourishing on stage with his own music. Ademiro Jose Paris Miranda - Miroca Paris - was born in Mindelo, São Vicente island, Cabo Verde on 13 December 1979 and also became a Portuguese citizen after moving to Lisbon in his late teens. He comes from a musical family, incl his renowned uncle Tito Paris. Miroca is a singer and multi-instrumentalist, widely known as percussionist and backing vocalist for the world famous singer from his home town, Cesária Évora, with whom he performed for over a decade since he was 19 years old (2001-2011). The "young veteran" performed and recorded with a multitude of artists, including Grammy winning album Voz d'Amor by Cesária Évora, and Madonna - who is a big fan of the 'Barefoot Diva'. Miroca Paris enjoys a flourishing career on stage with his own music: For years Miroca Paris is doing what Cesaria always wished him to do: to share his own music with the world and continue the legacy of her work. To sing his heartfelt stories front and center. Miroca Paris has been performing on stage with his live band in four continents: from Portugal to Canada, The Netherlands to Azerbaijan and beyond, from major festivals to theaters. His discography counts over 150 recordings. In his own name, he's released one studio album: D'alma (2017) and a live album: Miroca Paris live in Warsaw (2022). A new studio album is expected in 22/23. Press: Afropop Worldwide (USA) April 2022 live review: "Miroca Paris - what a sensation" FRI (FR): "Une vie de la musique" Deutsche Welle (DE) April 2022 Jazzism (NL) feature: "Miroca Paris - Afro fusion" plus 4 star review El Pais (SP) "We've fallen in love with rhythm again" PRI The World (USA) "He's a man of many talents, singer-songwriter, gifted guitarist and percussionist."