Clarice Assad

Clarice Assad, the scion of a prominent musical family, has gained special renown as a composer. She is also active as a singer, pianist, and arranger in music ranging from classical to Brazilian genres to jazz. Assad was born in Rio Campo, Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro, on February 9, 1978. Her family, of Lebanese background, includes several famous musicians; guitarist and composer Sérgio Assad is her father, and his brother and performing partner Odair Assad is her uncle. Singer and songwriter Badi Assad is her aunt. She was named after Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. As...