Lisa Ono( tiểu dã リサ; born 29 July 1962) is a Brazilian-JapaneseBoss a novasinger.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lisa Ono |
| Born | 29 July 1962 São Paulo,Brazil |
| Genres | Bossa nova |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Voice, guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | MIDI (1989–1990) BMG(1990–1996) EMI(1996–2006) Avex Trax/Dois Irmaos (2006–2011) DREAMUSIC(2011–) |
Life
editLisa Ono was born inSão Paulo,Brazil, in 1962 but moved with her family toTokyoat the age of 10.[1][2]From that time on she spent half of every year in Japan and half inRio de Janeiro,Brazil.
Although she lived in Brazil for only a short time, she was turned into a type of "MPB (Brazilian popular music) ambassador "in Japan, influenced by her father, who owned a club while living in Brazil and was alsoBaden Powell's agent.[1][3]
Lisa began singing and playing the guitar at age 15 and her debut as a professional Bossa Nova singer was in 1989. Her natural voice, rhythmic guitar playing, and her charming smile led her to a huge success and popularized Bossa Nova in Japan. She has performed with many top musicians such asAntônio Carlos JobimandJoão Donatoand has been performing enthusiastically in New York City, Brazil and Asian countries. The 1999 albumDreamsold more than two hundred thousand copies in Japan and since then she has established a determined position in the Japanese Bossa Nova community.[2]
Career
editAfter moving to Japan, Lisa's father opened a new venue called Saci-Pererê, a Brazilian restaurant where she started performing mainly Boss a nova andsamba.[4][5]Besides singing, Lisa Ono plays the guitar and is a songwriter. Her first album,Catupiry,was released in 1989. She has not stopped recording since then, releasing one disc a year, mostly in Portuguese.[1]She soon became famous in Japan after appearing in several TV commercials.
In 1991 her albumNanãwon the "Grand Prix Gold Disk Award for Jazz" in Japan. Her third albumMeninawas recorded in Rio de Janeiro, and won the same Grand Prix award.[1]In 1992, Ono released her second album on theBMGlabel calledSerenata Carioca,and she also released her first bookFelicidade.In 1994 she releasedEsperança,with guest appearances byTom Jobim,Sivuca,Paulo Moura,Danilo CaymmiandMario Adnet.In 1993, she madeMinha Saudade,dedicated to works byJoão Donato,who also wrote the arrangements. In 1996,Antonio Adolfoco-produced her CDRio Bossa.In 1998, Ono released the albumBossa Carioca,produced byPauloandDaniel Jobim.She also started a label,Nanã,aimed at promoting Brazilian music in Japan.
In 1999,Oscar Castro-Nevesco-produced her CDDream,which sold over 200,000 copies. This album was made in America, and contains classic American songs and film music from the 1940s–50s done with Boss a nova arrangements. In July 2000, Ono continued her exploration of songs in English with the release ofPretty World,co-produced by Eumir Deodato.
In the fall of 2000 she releasedBoas Festas,a "winter Boss a" album to celebrate the Christmas season. The album includes original tunes as well as fresh Boss a arrangements of classic American Christmas carols. Continuing her exploration of new material, in the summer of 2001, Lisa releasedBossa Hula Nova,which as the title name implies, includes some new and classic Hawaiian songs done in a Boss a nova style. This album includes arrangements byMario Adnet,who appears on many of her recordings. In March 2002, Lisa releasedLisa Ono Best 1997–2001.This album also includes two wonderful new live songs recorded on Lisa's "winter Boss a" tour in December 2001. In July 2002, Lisa releasedQuesta Bossa Mia(This Is My Bossa Nova). This CD features a new musical destination – Italy! Mario Adnet is once again involved.
In 2003 she released the albumDans Mon Île(French for "In my island" ), themed around a voyage to France and based on famous French songs. Joining her once again is the Brazilian composer and arranger Mario Adnet. Guest musicians includePierre Barouh,Richard Galliano,andHenri Salvador,who also performs a duet with Lisa on "J'ai Vu". In the summer of 2004, Lisa releasedNAIMA-meu anjo,a collection of African and Arabic songs done in a Boss a nova style. In November 2004, Lisa released her newest CDBoas Festas 2–Feliz Natal.On this album Lisa returns to Brazil with a new "winter Boss a" collection of Christmas songs in English and Portuguese recorded with three of Brazil's top guitarists –Toninho Horta,Oscar Castro-Neves,andRomero Lubambo.
Lisa announced the birth of her second child, a boy, on 7 October 2004.
Lisa has performed withTom Jobimand withJoão Donatoin Brazil, in addition to other performances around the world. Appearances in Japan include concerts at the Blue Note Tokyo withPauloandDaniel Jobim,Toninho Horta,andEmílio Santiago.
In addition to making guest appearances on other recordings, Lisa has also created music for television commercials in Japan.[1]
As of November 2007, she has released 22 albums.
In 2009, from January to April, Ono held her Asian tour from Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, to Bangkok. On 4 March 2009, her two new albums,Cheek To Cheek – Jazz Standards from RIO –andLook To The Rainbow – Jazz Standards from L.A. –were released at the same time. The theme of both albums is jazz music, and features producers/arrangers from Brazil (Mario Adnet) and Los Angeles (Bill Cantos). In May 2009, Lisa started Lisa Ono Concert Tour 2009 – Jazz Standards -, a tour to celebrate her two new albums.[2]
In August 2012, Ono served on the judging panel of a Chinese singing-survival showAsian Wavewhich was broadcast onDragon Televisionfrom 5 September.[6]
In March 2019, her songSway It, Hula Girlfrom the albumBossa Hula Novawas sampled on Freddie Dredd's songCha Cha,[7]which subsequently became popular on the short form video appTikTok.
Discography
edit- 1989.10.21 – CATUPIRY (MIDI)
- 1990.04.21 – NaNã
- 1991.07.21 – menina (BMG)
- 1992.06.21 – SERENATA CARIOCA
- 1993.01.21 – Namorada
- 1994.06.22 – Esperanca
- 1995.04.21 – Minha Saudade
- 1996.11.21 – RIO BOSSA
- 1997.11.19 – ESSENCIA
- 1997 – Amigos
- 1998.07.16 – BOSSA CARIOCA
- 1999.06.23 – DREAM
- 2000.07.05 – Pretty World
- 2000.11.16 – Boas Festas
- 2001.07.11 – Bossa Hula Nova
- 2002.07.10 – Questa Bossa Mia...
- 2003.07.16 – DANS MON ILE
- 2004.06.23 – NAIMA～meu anjo～
- 2004.11.17 – Boas Festas2～Feliz Natal～
- 2005.06.29 – Romance Latino vol.1
- 2005.07.27 – Romance Latino vol.2
- 2005.08.24 – Romance Latino vol.3
- 2006.07.12 – Jambalaya -Bossa Americana-
- 2007.07.11 – Soul & Bossa
- 2007.11.21 – Music Of Antonio Carlos Jobim: Ipanema
- 2009.03.04 – Cheek To Cheek -Jazz Standards from RIO
- 2009.03.04 – Look To The Rainbow – Jazz Standards from L.A
- 2010.03.05 – ASIA[8]
- 2011.10.26 – Japão[9]
- 2013.06.19 – Japão2
- 2014.05.21 – Brasil
- 2014.09.14 – Japao 3
- 2015.07.01 – My Favorite Songs
- 2016.04.27 – Dancing Bossa
Collections
edit- 1991.11.21 – O Melhor De Lisa (MIDI)
- 1997.06.28 – AMIGOS
- 1998.06.24 – Selecao (BMG)
- 2000.02.23 – Colecao～the collection
- 2002.03.06 – Ono Lisa Best 1997–2001 (EMI)
- 2005.12.07 – Romance Latino Selection
- 2008.05.21 – Ono Lisa Best 2002–2006 (EMI)
- 2008.05.21 – Ono Lisa Best 1989–1996 (MIDI, BMG)[10]
- 2021.05.10 _ Lisa Ono: #BeefBeefChallenge
- 2021.08.29 _ Lisa Onds!! ( EMI )
References
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- ^abc"Biography — Lisa Ono".onolisa.Archivedfrom the original on 10 April 2017.
- ^Alfano, Ana Paula (19 October 1995)."Lisa Ono traz Boss a nova direto do Japão"[Lisa Ono brings Boss a nova straight from Japan].Folha de S.Paulo(in Brazilian Portuguese).Archivedfrom the original on 5 July 2024.Retrieved5 July2024.
- ^"Lisa Ono e a história da Boss a nova no Japão – NHK"[Lisa Ono and the history of Boss a nova in Japan – NHK].Cultura Japonesa(in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 July 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 12 October 2019.Retrieved5 July2024.
- ^Nota, Tome (6 March 2018)."Lisa Ono comemora 30 anos de carreira com novo álbum"[Lisa Ono celebrates 30 years of career with new album].Portal Mie(in Brazilian Portuguese).Archivedfrom the original on 27 November 2022.Retrieved5 July2024.
- ^Sunwoo, Carla (22 August 2012)."Lee Min-woo is singing show judge".Korea JoongAng Daily.Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.Retrieved29 September2012.
{{cite news}}:CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^"Freddie Dredd's 'Cha Cha' - Discover the Sample Source".WhoSampled.Retrieved5 February2020.
- ^zh: Tiểu dã Lisa
- ^"ドリーミュージック・ tiểu dã リサ".Archived fromthe originalon 28 November 2011.Retrieved13 November2011.
- ^zh: Tiểu dã Lisa