Calling to mind the likes of beloved Brazilian singers, Leanne Araya has often been called a “carioca” or “the girl from Ipanema,” though she calls Chicago her hometown and has lived in the northern hemisphere her whole life.
Leanne holds a music degree in jazz studies, and often finds herself singing the Great American Songbook. But she is most strongly influenced by Antonio Jobim, Gal Costa, and Caetano Veloso, to name a few, and she sings with various Latin bands around Chicagoland. She is always noticed for her light, rhythmic, bossa nova voice, but she sings across many genres.
Leanne’s vocal talent has been featured on Mattel’s “Barbie in a Christmas Carol” and the Oprah Show, where she performed with artists like Seal, Aretha Franklin, and Usher. Whether you’re looking for a solo artist or a band, Leanne is available for singing engagements and other performances. She also offers vocal and piano lessons to aspiring musicians.
Explore this website to listen to her music, and contact her for booking or lesson inquiries.
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