Despite her youth, Sabrina's musical experience is vast. This comes as no surprise given her musical lineage. Sabrina is the daughter of Alex Malheiros, bassist from legendary Brazilian band Azymuth. Her grandfather played with Sergio Mendez and was the first Brazilian to manufacture an electric bass, whilst her uncle was the premier violin craftsman in Brazil. Sabrina is in no doubt of their influence: "I grew up listening to Azymuth; their music is fixed in my life. My master is João Gilberto, in fact my favourite childhood toy was a João LP that I took with me everywhere!"
At the age of 6, Sabrina was enrolled in Rio's premier music school and by 12, she had made her recording debut singing lead vocals on the title track of Azymuth's 1991 album, "Curumim." Such was its success that opportunities to record backing vocals for various Brazilian artists came flooding in. Sabrina continued with her studies, eventually graduating to the music academy set up by legendary Brazilian composer Eduardo Villalobos--yet she continued to record and perform. At 19, Sabrina recorded with acclaimed Japanese Acid Jazz act United Future Organisation, then a second guest appearance with Azymuth. She recorded 4 songs for a movie soundtrack, including the highly successful lead track, "Dancing in Rio," with Paulo Williams. In 2002, Sabrina was invited to perform on "Superágua," a track produced by famous Brazilian DJ/Producers DJ Jonas & Ulisses Cappelletti. This slice of Balearic bliss was licensed to many chill-out compilations worldwide, eventually becoming a dance floor monster. It is during this time that Sabrina began working on her debut recording.
With seven sambas and six bossas, "Equilibria" is pure and simple feel-good Brazil from start to finish. Sabrina wrote or co-wrote nine of the 13 tracks on the album at home with her father, giving "Equilibria" a warm, intimate vibe. The track "Saudade Rio" is a peon to the city Sabrina calls home and whose influence runs throughout the album. "I was born in Rio," she says, "the city of samba, and I’ve always listened to this music as long as I can remember. Whether it’s Sergio Mendes or Banda Black Rio, Ana Mazzotti or Marcos Valle, samba and bossa are part of my life. With my father in Azymuth and my grandfather with Sergio Mendes, I have always been surrounded by the samba beat!"
"Equilibria" is Sabrina's first recording for the highly acclaimed Far Out label, the home of Joyce and Marcos Valle. And as you'd expect from Far Out, the album features an all-star Brazilian cast including all 3 of Azymuth--Alex Malheiros, Jose Roberto Bertrami, and Ivan Conti--as well as legendary Brazilian percussionist Cidinho Moriera. Also featured is London-based Bluey, from Incognito, while his son, DJ Venom, takes over production duties--combining that warm Incognito sound with cutting-edge electronica and the essence of Brazil: samba!
"Equilibria" contains the original version of the dancefloor smash "Estacao Verao," originally released last summer. With its firing Kenny Dope remix, the single earned critical acclaim and became the best-selling Far Out 12 ever. As world-renowned producer/DJ Rainer Truby says, "it's a top-notch original, a real little gem, and has a dope Dope rework taking it to the floor!"
Following hot on its heels comes the second single from "Equilibria": "Maracatueira," an Incognito remix that takes the samba and turns it into an uplifting bossa-jazz-house anthem. Bluey, the master of British Jazz Funk, is on killer form and it also features none-other than Ski Oakenful on keys and DJ Venom on mixing duties. From the euphoric string reprise that opens the "Main" mix, you know this is one epic tune--the insistent boss beat, sweeping strings, Bluey's guitar licks, and Ski's reflective keys, make this a tune guaranteed to let the sunshine in.
As the name suggests, "Equilibria" is the perfect mix, classic Brazilian songwriting combined with contemporary production--guaranteeing this album's appeal for both established Far Out fans as well as anyone into the sound of Nu-Brazil. The combination of Sabrina's youthful exuberance and her father's 30 years of song-writing experience makes for an accomplished debut that's set to be the cross-over Brazilian album of 2005.
Malheiros's first commercially distributed recording was the title track of Azymuth's 1991 album Curumim, on which she sang lead vocals.[4] Her debut album, Equilibria, was released in 2005.[1] Malheiros wrote or co-wrote nine tracks on the album.[4] Her second album, New Morning, was released in 2008.[2] Both albums were produced by Daniel Maunick[1] and released on the Far Out Recordings label.[3][4] A remastered and partially reworked "Deluxe Edition" of New Morning was released in 2009, containing a few extra tracks and an increased emphasis on instrumentation.[5]
Malheiros made her United Kingdom concert debut on 18 May 2005 at Jazz Cafe, London.[6]
She is married to musician Daniel Maunick.
DISCOGRAPHY
Albums
2005: Equilibria
2006: Vibrasons
2008: New Morning
2009: New Morning (Deluxe Edition)
2011: Dreaming
Singles & EPs
2003 - Iemanja (The Mermaid) (12") Remix
2004 - Estacao Verao (Kenny Dope Remixes) (12") Remix
2005 - Equilibria (Álbum Sampler) (12") Remix
2005 - Maracatueira (Incognito Remixes) (12") Remix
2005 - Passa / Capoeira Vai (12") Remix
2006 - Terra De Ninguem (Nicola Conte Rework) (12") Remix
2008 - Connexão (12") Remix [7]
SEM PRESSA
Sabrina Malheiros Lyrics
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E quando não mais forças eu tiver,
O teu cuidado me sustentará,
Me dará forças pra eu continuar de pé.
Enquanto tua graça me alcançar,
Eu saberei ao certo como agir,
Terás orgulho de minhas decisões,
Carrego em mim a verdade sobre ti
E eu não vou fechar os olhos pra verdade,
Não vou me deixar levar por minhas vontades,
Eu sei como devo lutar pra conseguir,
Teu espírito me ajuda a prosseguir.
Com calma, sem pressa
Mantenha a calma, sem pressa
E quando achar que a demora está demais,
Pode ser que ele diga espere mais
Garoto não tenha pressa,
Menina desacelera,
O dia vai chegar, enquanto ele não vem
Eu escolhi te esperar
In Sabrina Malheiros's song "Sem Pressa," the lyrics speak about waiting patiently and having faith in a higher power. The singer expresses her commitment to waiting for as long as it takes for the person she is addressing to arrive. She mentions that when she feels like she can no longer keep waiting, she will rely on the "care" and "grace" of this person to sustain her and give her the strength to keep going. She notes that this will make her proud and confident in her decision-making abilities.
The singer demonstrates a mature perspective as she acknowledges the importance of fighting against her personal desires and being truthful to herself. She reveals that she needs to rely on the "spirit" to continue forward in life. The chorus of the song repeats the importance of "maintaining calm without haste," reminding the listener that sometimes delays can occur, but it's essential to hold onto faith and wait patiently.
Overall, the song encourages the listener not to give up on their dreams or desires, even if it takes longer than expected. Instead, it suggests that we should have faith in ourselves and a higher power while taking our time to get where we want to go.
Line by Line Meaning
Enquanto eu puder vou te esperar,
As long as I am capable, I will wait for you
E quando não mais forças eu tiver,
And when I am no longer strong enough
O teu cuidado me sustentará,
Your care will sustain me
Me dará forças pra eu continuar de pé.
It will give me strength to stand tall
Enquanto tua graça me alcançar,
As long as your grace reaches me
Eu saberei ao certo como agir,
I will know exactly how to act
Terás orgulho de minhas decisões,
You will be proud of my decisions
Carrego em mim a verdade sobre ti
I hold the truth about you within me
E eu não vou fechar os olhos pra verdade,
And I will not close my eyes to the truth
Não vou me deixar levar por minhas vontades,
I will not be swayed by my desires
Eu sei como devo lutar pra conseguir,
I know how to fight to achieve my goals
Teu espírito me ajuda a prosseguir.
Your spirit helps me to carry on
Com calma, sem pressa
With calm, without haste
Mantenha a calma, sem pressa
Keep calm, without haste
E quando achar que a demora está demais,
And when it feels like the wait is too long
Pode ser que ele diga espere mais
He might say to wait a little longer
Garoto não tenha pressa,
Boy, don't be in a hurry
Menina desacelera,
Girl, slow down
O dia vai chegar, enquanto ele não vem
The day will come, while it hasn't arrived yet
Eu escolhi te esperar
I chose to wait for you
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.