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Background

Of International fame, straight from Brazil, and now living in Houston; comes the sweet and yet vibrant sounds of this talented entertainer. Lois’ talents as a singer, songwriter, guitarist and bassist have taken her to new heights since arriving in the United States in 1995.

Her career began in a small town of Recife, Brazil; where Lois grew up surrounded by music. Her father was a self-taught musician and he always reinforced to his eleven children the importance of playing instruments. Like her siblings, at the age of nine she was singing and playing the guitar at Sunday service along with her large musical family members in church. Since then, she has continued to grow in her appreciation for music and the art of entertaining.

Samba, Bossa Nova and Salsa are just a few of the styles she can perform. Whether singing in her native Portuguese language or another, this seasoned professional, will charm you with her international Flair and her vast variety of Spanish, Italian, English and French songs. In addition, some favorite styles of hers to perform are Rhythm & Blues, Latin Jazz, Fusion, American Standards and chart topping pop music. Thanks to her professionalism and charismatic personality, the amazing journey that started in 1995 in the United States has led Lois Albez to work for most of Hollywood’s finest and today’s political powerhouses. She works with California’s top Agencies and is accompanied by the most outstanding professional musicians in the music industry today.

Lois has performed for some of the finest Hollywood celebrities such as Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Kevin Costner, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, Sting, Barbara Streisand, Goldie Hawn and so many others…

Corporate events are another regular venue for Lois and her band as she has recently performed for Xerox, the Burger King Corp., Fred Sands, Richard Ellis, Guess Jeans, People Magazine, Time Warner, the Los Angeles Dodgers, SAG Awards, and the Los Angeles Opera.

Location

Houston, TX

Occupation

Brasilian Singer, Guitarist, Bassist

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