Cibelle

The Profile

Cibelle is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and artist who emerged via Suba’s São Paulo Confessions (1999) and went on to release the albums Cibelle, The Shine of Dried Electric Leaves and Las Vênus Resort Palace Hotel, blending bossa nova, electronics and experimental pop.

Brazilian artist active since 1999; featured on Suba’s São Paulo Confessions; albums include Cibelle (2003), The Shine of Dried Electric Leaves (2006) and Las Vênus Resort Palace Hotel; known for mixing bossa nova, electronic textures and folk elements; collaborators cited include Devendra Banhart, Apollo Nove, Mike Lindsay, Yann Arnaud, Spleen and Seu Jorge; has covered Tom Waits, Caetano Veloso, Tom Jobim and Ari Moraes.

One review praises Cibelle’s 2006 album The Shine of Dried Electric Leaves for its kaleidoscopic blend of bossa, folk, electronics and dream-pop. The critic highlights bilingual vocals, inventive minimalism, and standout covers of Waits, Jobim and Veloso. Collaborations with Devendra Banhart, Seu Jorge, Spleen and others are noted. Overall: a beautiful, seamless journey.