Singer, songwriter, actress, poet.

Silvia Nicolatto is a Brazilian singer, actress, composer, author, and researcher who has been professionally active in the United States since 2020, establishing an international career marked by performances, releases, and musical collaborations. Her trajectory reflects the dialogue between Brazilian musical traditions and different cultures, resulting in a rich cultural exchange.

In the United States, Silvia participated in significant cultural events, including performances at universities such as San Diego State University, at the Center for Brazilian Studies, and the Aztec Student Union. She also participated in musical performances and festivals in Los Angeles, such as the Latin Sounds Festival at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Salsa Fest VII, showcasing Brazilian popular music at Loyola Marymount University. Furthermore, she graced stages like the Jazz Bakery/Moss Theater at an event by Culver City Cultural Affairs, Casa Arjona, and online performances organized by the Central Library and Echo Park, strengthening the presence of Brazilian music. Among her recent releases is the EP “A Força da Delicadeza,” produced by Brazil Arts Connection in the U.S., featuring live interpretations of her original compositions.

In the United Kingdom, Silvia participated in the Cornwall Folk Festival, supported by a Ministry of Culture grant. Nicolatto toured southern England alongside British musicians Pete Kubryk Townsend, Pete Turner, and Neil Davey, performing in cities like Falmouth, Penryn, Porthtowan, St Austell, Sturminster Newton, Truro, Uptown Cross, and West Stafford. This collaboration blended Cornish (Celtic-influenced) music with Brazilian music, resulting in the album “Silvia Nicolatto and her Anglo Cornish Friends.”

Artistic collaboration is a constant in Nicolatto’s journey. Among her partners are Litto Nebbia, Roberto Menescal, João Cavalcanti, Rodrigo Lessa, Rodrigo de Castro Lopes, Pete Turner, Neil Davey, Hilary Coleman, Raphael Gemal, Roberto Montero, and Victor Pessoa Bezerra. Noteworthy is her version of the song “Canoa Canoa” by Fernando Brant and Nelson Ângelo, which includes the introduction “Apelo,” as well as musical collaborations with Roberto Montero on “Estrada de Chão” and Victor Pessoa Bezerra on the single “Todos juntos,” the latter produced in Brazil.

Silvia has released the EPs “Amor Constante” and “Rua Ensolarada” in collaboration with Litto Nebbia under the Melopea label and participated in the EP “Dieredief Pacha” by the Argentine duo Gin Leguero, featuring the song “Daqui.” She has also performed in cities such as Buenos Aires, La Plata, and Tucumán.

Nicolatto has released the albums “Rua de Sol e Lua,” “Cantiga,” and “Além dos Gestos,” which include original songs, collaborations, and classics. Her work also encompasses contributions to soundtracks, such as the composition “Janaína,” featured in the Canadian film “Men Proposes, God Disposes.” Her music has been broadcast on radio programs in various countries, including Brazil, the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Argentina, and the U.S.

Nicolatto has participated in popular choirs and recordings with artists like Francis Hime, Olivia Hime, Zé Calixto, and Grupo Casuarina. In the classical music field, she sang with the Cia Bachiana Brasileira choir in the live recording of the DVD “Quadros de uma Alma Brasileira: Villa-Lobos” at Sala Cecília Meireles, as well as works by Brahms and Mahler, among other composers.

Silvia has received awards as a composer in Monte Carmelo/MG and was a finalist for the “Profissionais da Música” Award in Brasília.

Expanding her reach, she has contributed to publications in specialized events and books. Recently, she published articles on musical practices in the eBook “Harmonia em Som: Jornada da Música” and participated in the Performus Congress, organized by the University of São Paulo (USP). Along these lines, she will soon release the book “Exercises for Body and Voice for a Unique Performance” through Editora Pimenta Cultural. With a master’s degree in Interpretative Musical Practices from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UniRio), Silvia combines artistic practice with academic production, enriching her output and performances.

Throughout her career, Silvia Nicolatto has performed in several countries beyond Brazil, such as Argentina, England, and the United States, bringing Brazilian music to international stages. Whether through her albums, texts, performances, or research, Silvia establishes herself as an artist who shares her art by connecting audiences and fostering artistic exchange in a unique and inspiring way.