Flora Purim

Jazz fusion, Musical Artist

1942 –

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Who is Flora Purim?

Flora Purim is a Brazilian jazz singer known primarily for her work in the jazz fusion style. She became prominent for her part in Chick Corea's landmark album Return to Forever. She has recorded and performed with numerous critically acclaimed artists, including Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, Dizzy Gillespie, Gil Evans, Opa, Stan Getz, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Santana, Jaco Pastorius, and her husband Airto Moreira.

In 2002, Purim was the recipient of one of Brazil's highest awards, the 2002 Ordem do Rio Branco for Lifetime Achievement. She has been called "The Queen of Brazilian Jazz".

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Born
Mar 6, 1942
Rio de Janeiro
Also known as
  • Purim, Flora
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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