She started her musical career singing in a "comedy" directed by the award winning Gabriel Villela.
Besides her music studies in São Paulo, Mônica has recorded and performed with important Brazilian artists like Edu Lobo, Eduardo Gudin, José Miguel Wisnik, Marlui Miranda, Guinga, Nelson Ayres and the Jazz Symphonic Orchestra of São Paulo.
She was one of the soloists on the album CANÇÕES DE NINAR by Paulo Tatit and Sandra Peres. The CD won Brasil's "Prêmio Sharp - 95" as Best Recording for Children.
In 1995 she recorded AFRO SAMBAS, a voice and guitar album, arranged and produced by Brazilian guitarist Paulo Bellinati. The CD premiered the complete Afro-Sambas by Baden Powell and Vinícius de Moraes, including the famous Berimbau and Consolação; released in US and Europe by GSP (Guitar Solo Publication) Records.
In the same year, recorded with Paulo Bellinati the song "A Felicidade" by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes for one Brazilian Jobim's song book by Lumiar Records.
In 1997, she was nominated for Prêmio Sharp - 97 as Best New Singer on Brazilian Popular Music with the Cd AFRO SAMBAS.
In 1998 she recorded her first solo Cd TRAMPOLIM - Pau Brasil Music (in Brazil) and Bluejackel Records (in USA) produced by Rodolfo Stroeter. The cd features some of the most creative musicians in Brazilian contemporary music such as Nana Vasconcelos, Teco Cardoso, Paulo Bellinati, among others.
In May of 1999, Monica Salmaso won the Visa-Mastercard-Eldorado Prize for best singer in Brazil among 1.200 contestants, all over the country. The prize has earned attention over Monica's talent and career, and during august/september 99 she recorded for Eldorado records, her third album.
VOADEIRA is also produced by Rodolfo Stroeter. The album has been qualified by the press, as one of the best releases of 99 in Brazilian Popular Music. "Voadeira" features Marcos Suzano, Benjamim Taubkin, Naylor "Proveta", Toninho Ferragutti and Paulo Bellinati, among others.
Also in 1999 Mônica was awarded as the “best singer” from Brazil. The prize was conceded by APCA – (Associação Paulista dos Críticos de Arte), and it is particularly important as it is given by a poll of the most important Brazilian press community .
Since 1998, Monica also sings with the Orquestra Popular de Câmara - a 12 piece band - that blends the Brazilian musical heritage along with the personal contribution of each one of the renowned soloist of the group.
In 2004, she has released her fourth cd IAIÁ by the label Biscoito Fino (in Brazil), released in USA and Europe by Harmonia Mundi.
Took an important part as a singer in the movie “Vinicius” about the life and work of Vinicius de Morais, directed by Miguel Faria Jr
Took part in the most recent cd recorded by Chico Buarque, "Carioca", singing the song “Imagina” composed by Chico Buarque and Tom Jobim.
Is rehearsing to record her 5th cd that is to be launched in April 2007.
Por Toda A Minha Vida
Mônica Salmaso Lyrics
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Quero fazer-te um juramento uma canção
Eu prometo, por toda a minha vida
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
Ninguém jamais amou, ninguém
Ah, meu bem-amado
Estrela pura aparecida
O meu amor
O meu amor
Maior que tudo quanto existe
Oh, meu amor
The lyrics in Mônica Salmaso's song "Por toda a minha vida" (For all my life) speak of a deep and committed love towards a "bem-amado" (beloved). The singer expresses her intentions of making a pledge, singing a song, and promising to love her beloved like nobody else ever did. She promises to be solely his and love him deeply, declaring it to be a love greater than anything that exists.
The lyrics are full of passion, devotion, and commitment, and the singer's voice adds a layer of emotion and tenderness to them. By declaring her love, she immortalizes the moment, making it last "por toda a minha vida" (for all my life). The song portrays a kind of love that is all-consuming and unbreakable, and the singer's soaring vocals in this ballad capture that essence.
The lyrics of this song are written by Vinícius de Moraes, one of the greatest composers and poets in Brazil, and the music is composed by Tom Jobim, also one of the most significant Brazilian composers. The song was first released in 1960 and gained immense popularity after being featured in a movie with the same name starring Laura Cardoso and Paulo Goulart. Below are some interesting facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, meu bem-amado
Oh, my beloved
Quero fazer-te um juramento uma canção
I want to make you a vow, a song
Eu prometo, por toda a minha vida
I promise, for all my life
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
To be only yours and love you like never before
Ninguém jamais amou, ninguém
No one ever loved, no one
Estrela pura aparecida
Pure appearing star
Eu te amo e te proclamo
I love you and proclaim you
O meu amor
My love
O meu amor
My love
Maior que tudo quanto existe
Greater than all that exists
Oh, meu amor
Oh, my love
Contributed by Tristan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.