Flora Purim

"Flora Purim is a Brazilian singer born in Rio de Janeiro in 1942. Born into a family of musicians, she was influenced by bossa nova and American jazz. In the 1960s, she made her debut in Brazil alongside Sérgio Mendes and Quarteto Novo. In 1967, she moved to the United States with her husband, percussionist Airto Moreira. She made a name for herself in 1972 as a singer in Chick Corea's group Return to Forever. Her ethereal voice and wide range had a profound impact on the jazz fusion scene. She recorded landmark albums such as Butterfly Dreams (1973) and Stories to Tell (1974). Flora Purim collaborated with Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Clarke, George Duke and Carlos Santana. She received several awards and Grammy nominations for her contribution to jazz. In 2022, she returned with the album If You Will, confirming a career spanning more than 60 years."