June
15,
2008
- Making it in High Heels
This week Suzana made her movie debut as the host of the up-coming DVD "Making It In High Heels." Suzana interview four extraordinary women who overcame obstacles in their lives. The accompanying book will be released Christmas 2008. Included is Suzana's story of overcoming her own musical obstacles. The DVD will be available February 2009.
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April
19,
2008
- Suzana Has GAS!
Suzana and Mike performed at the wedding of Corner Gas star Tara Spencer-Narin.
Check out the article in the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/living/article/440755
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April
1,
2008
- Suzana Returns From Brasil Inspired
Suzana returns from Brasil ready to record her new album with her new song called 'Fortaleza'. She has been forever changed with her experience in Brasil and will be announcing an exhibit of all the children's art in the near future. To see some of the childrens photography go to the 'Blog' section.
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January
24,
2008
- Suzana Leaves for Brazil
It's been a long time coming ... but now ... Suzana takes to the skies - due south towards Brazil!
Working in the city of Forteleza with Our Ladies Missionaries, Suzana will teach, music and photography to underprivilidged children.
To stay in touch with Suzana, email her at brazil@suzanamusic.com
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July
31,
2007
- Suzana Now On ITunes
Self-titled "Suzana Da Camara" is now available for purchase on Itunes.
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March
24,
2007
- Suzana Tours Azores
Suzana returns this May to the home country of her family, the Azores Islands, to perform three intimate shows.
May 4th 5th and 6th 2007.
For more information, see LIVE SHOWS
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January
14,
2007
- Roncesvalles jazz singer embarking on Brazilian art mission
by CYNTHIA REASON
Suzana Da Camara learned early on that life's most important and lasting lessons are often the ones that require strength of character.
When she was 12, her mother taught her a tough lesson in sacrifice by giving the family's Christmas presents away to a woman in need: "She was a single mom with four kids, just like my mom, and she had nothing," Da Camara said. "When my mom visited her and saw all they had was a mattress, she couldn't help herself. Our gifts were in the car, so she went right out and unloaded them."
Back then Da Camara was devastated at the loss, but now the 27-year-old world jazz musician and Roncesvalles Village resident is singing a different tune and crediting her mother's act of generosity as the catalyst behind her Put Art Back Into Your Heart mission.
The January 2008 project will have Da Camara joining Our Lady's Missionaries (OLM) in Brazil for two months of teaching impoverished children art, photography, music and drama.
"My objective for the kids is to develop their talents and discover what they really enjoy," she said of the 50 children the Fortalenza, Brazil mission serves. "I want to find out what their dreams are and translate them into art."
Da Camara will then return to Canada to sell the children's masterpieces, with the proceeds returning to Fortalenza: "I want to make the money circulate, so there's continuous money available to the children."
So far, three area venues have agreed to exhibit the art, including Gate 403 and Tinto Coffee House (both on Roncesvalles Avenue).
It's community sponsorships like these Da Camara is seeking out - and Bonnie Dell and Marty MacPhail were first to answer that call.
"Suzana always said she wanted to work with poor kids, so we made the connection that way," Dell said of introducing Da Camara to the OLM.
MacPhail's late aunt Midge spent 50 years in the order and was one of the founding members of the Brazil mission 35 years ago.
"Our Lady's Missionaries focus on social justice, and women and children's issues in impoverished areas," MacPhail said. "They believe in giving a hand up rather than a hand out."
And that's precisely the example he and Dell are following with their Fridge Art Calendar. Now in it's second year, the project features the artwork of Canadian and Brazilian children. Proceeds from its online sales go to fund art supplies for Da Camara's project.
"Last year, it paid for 40 kids' art supplies and lunches for a year, and for a little extra education for two kids who showed talent," MacPhail said of the calendar, which can be purchased at www.fridgeartcalendar.com.
Local chef Carlos Fuenmayor also answered the call, volunteering both his cooking services and the food for any upcoming fundraising events Da Camara should host.
"It's sponsorships like that that are really going to make this thing work," MacPhail said.
For anyone wishing to assist the project, Da Camara is seeking sponsorship in the form of two computers and 10 digital cameras, as well as donations towards her airfare and the purchase of art supplies in Brazil.
Musicians are also welcomed to volunteer their acts for upcoming fundraisers.
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.suzanamusic.com or www.ourladysmissionaries.ca.
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December
1,
2006
- Thank You B.C!
Suzana and Mike would like to thank everyone for their support on the B.C. tour. We had a great time and we hope you did too. Special thank-yous to Brandy, Allan, Tera, David, Bobby, Miranda, Jim, Susan, Ross, Bob, Sue, Manny and especially Terry. Hope to see you again soon!
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November
1,
2006
- Suzana B.C Tour - November 2006
The Portuguese Benevolent Society in partnership with Mirateca Arts Management presents 'Suzana Da Camara B.C Tour 2006'. The Society hires professional Canadian musicians that connect to Portuguese heritage. Embracing her Portuguese roots, French studies and her English up-bringing in Penticton, B.C., Suzana Da Camara is excited to come back to her childhood province.
Suzana will be performing with guitarist/co-writer Mike Dell. For full concert info, please see 'Live Shows' page.
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September
23,
2006
- Suzana Performs at 50th Anniversary of the First Portugues Canadian Cultural Centre
Suzana is invited to perform at the 50th Anniversary party of the First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Center evening.
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July
4,
2006
- Suzana Featured on Rosemount Wine & Song CD
Rosemount Wine & Song is a musical blend of remixed classic jazz songs along with some of today's popular chill out mixes. This CD illuminates some of the cultural and technological advances that have evolved in music since the earliest jazz recordings some 90 years ago. This unique CD blends the natural vibe of enjoying a glass of Rosemount wine with the musical stylings of some of the greatest jazz artists of our time. No other CD has ever brought together the synergy of music and wine in such a contemporary style. Suzana's "Spend the Night Together" (Rosemount Remix) is featured on the CD.
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July
4,
2006
- Rosemount Wine & Song
Track Listing:
1. Lover Man - (Jazzelicious remix) Sarah Vaughn
2. Happiness - De-Phazz
3. This Isn't Maybe - Waldeck (ft Chet Baker)
4. Spend The Night Together (Rosemount Remix) - Suzana Da Camara
5. Bossa Per Due - Nicola Conte
6. Take Off - (Nicola Conte "Campi's Idea Version")Marco Di Marco
7. Minor Swing - (John Beltran Remix) Django Reinhardt
8. Night and Day - (Dj Logic Remix) Red Norvo
9. Angles - Wax Poetic (ft Norah Jones)
10. The Child - Alex Ghopher (ft Billie Holiday)
11. Along Came Mister Nobody - (Ursula 1000 Remix)Quincy Jones 12. Cheek to Cheek - Dual Sessions (ft Louis Armstrong)
13. Run On - Moby
14. Street Scene - St. Germain
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May
16,
2006
- Proud Portuguese-Canadian Campaign New Face: Suzana Da Camara
The Portuguese Benevolent Society announces the new face for the "Proud Portuguese-Canadian Campaign". With upcoming concerts in Ontario and British Columbia, Penticton-born Suzana Da Camara joins past campaign leading artists Salome and Johnny Ferreira. Visit http://www.portuguesecanadian.com for more.
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May
6,
2006
- Suzana Performs at COPA Awards
Suzana performs at the 2006 COPA (Celebrating Outstanding Portuguese Achievement) Awards Saturday, May 6. This is a great honour as the Portuguese community has been a great suppporter of Suzana's music. Many thanks!
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April
25,
2006
- Suzana and Mike on CBC's Here and Now
Suzana and Mike join host Matt Galloway on Toronto's afternoon program 'Here and Now' to talk about their upcoming show at the Montreal Bistro. Suzana and Mike also perform a song live.
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April
14,
2006
- Suzana and Mike on 'Canada Contacto'
Suzana and her co-writer/guitarist Mike Dell appear on an episode of Magazine (Canada) Contacto. Canada Contacto is produced by OMNI Television for worldwide broadcast to over 17 million households via Radio Television Portugal International (RTPI). The weekly series profiles individual Portuguese speaking Canadians and their stories. The episode with Suzana and Mike airs on RTP International April 25th, and on Omni Television May 9th at 9:30pm and May 15th at 10am.
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April
10,
2006
- Suzana in Portuguese Newspapers, Magazines, TV and Radio
Suzana is featured on Portugal's RTP Radio and Television, Correio Da Manha (Portugal's most read newspaper), O Primiero de Janerio (Newspaper), Diario Insular (Newspaper), Diário dos Açores (Newspaper), Radio Renascanca, Disco Digital (SAPO), LusoLyon (Newspaper in France), and Azores.net (Internet news). All ran stories today of Suzana's album release in Asia . This publicity campaign comes just before the release of Suzana's single "Spend the Night Together" in Portugal.
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March
6,
2006
- 'How Could I' Makes Songwriting Semi-Finals
The song “How Could I” written by Bryan Weirmier and featured on the album “Suzana Da Camara”, makes the semi-finals in the International Songwriting Competition. Finalists were selected out of almost 15,000 entries from 80 countries around the world. Winners will be announced in late March. Good luck Bryan!
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March
3,
2006
- Suzana's Voice Coach to Hold Seminar in Toronto
Suzana's vocal coach Edwin Coppard is hosting a 3 day seminar in Toronto April 21st - 23rd. Singers, speakers and actors interested in this amazing weekend workshop can obtain more information at www.realpeoplemusic.com or email info@suzanamusic.com.
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February
26,
2006
- Suzana Da Camara on CBC Radio's Fresh Air
Suzana joins host Jeff Goodes on the “Fresh Air” Program on CBC Radio 1. The show airs Saturday March 4th at 8:00 am. Suzana performs three songs live with co-writer Mike Dell on guitar and Kurt Nielsen on bass.
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January
30,
2006
- Suzana's CD Out in Asia Today!
Suzana's self-titled album "Suzana Da Camara" hits the shelves today in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. In support of the album release, Suzana's song "Donnez L'Amour" is receiving radio play on Tokyo's J-WAVE FM.
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December
22,
2005
- Suzana Makes Top Picks of 2005 on CBC's 'Fresh Air'
Suzana Da Camara's self-titled album is among the top picks of 2005 on CBC's nationally broadcasted 'Fresh Air' program. The show airs Saturday December 31st on CBC Radio One beginning at 7am with hosts Jeff Goodes and Mark Rheaume playing cuts from their favourite albums of 2005. Sarah Harmer, Coldplay, Al Green, Kathleen Edwards, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane also released albums this year that made Fresh Air's 2005 top picks.
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November
30,
2005
- Suzana Signs Licensing Deal In Asia
Suzana has just signed a three year licensing deal that will see her self-titled album "Suzana Da Camara" on shelves in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. The album will be released in late January under the title "The Hi-Fi Room Presents ... Suzana Da Camara."
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November
27,
2005
- Suzana Reaches #4 on Portuguese Radio
Suzana's single "Spend the Night Together" was #4 this week on the Top 20 most played songs on the "Radio Club de Angra" radio station in Portugal.
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November
16,
2005
- Suzana to be Featured in Japanese DVD Magazine
Suzana will be featured in the second edition of Japan’s first DVD magazine for car audio enthusiasts entitled "Oto Gumi", translated as "High Quality Car Audio Lovers". "Oto Gumi" will be launched in late January of 2006, with 20,000 pieces planned for distribution nationwide. The DVD magazine will be available in bookstores, car audio specialty stores, and auto parts retailers across Japan.
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November
14,
2005
- Suzana 'Artist of the Month' On Portuguese Radio Station
Suzana is the "Artist of the Month" for November on the radio station 'Radio Club de Angra' in Portugal.
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September
12,
2005
- Suzana Invited To Perform At Benefit Show For New Orleans
Jazz 91.1 Radio Hosts organize Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert for families of New Orleans musicians. Suzana invited to perform on the Latin Jazz stage at 8:00 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sepetmber 25th. Place: Toronto's Distillery District. Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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September
2,
2005
- Suzana Feature Artist on Japanese Jazz Radio Station
Suzana is the feature artist for the week of September 2nd on Yellow Beat, a Jazz Radio Station / Webcast located in Japan.
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August
19,
2005
- Suzana Nominated For Two Awards
2005 Northern Ontario Music in Film and Television Awards nominate Suzana and Mike for Best Album (Suzana Da Camara) and Best Song (Searching Deep Down)
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August
18,
2005
- Suzana Launches New Website
Suzana is celebrates the launch of her new website. Check out the new audio features, keep up-to-date on the latest news, and don't forget to sign up for our email list to receive all the latest info delivered to your inbox!
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August
5,
2005
- Suzana's single 'Cha Cha' is Feature of the Month on Jazz Radio Station in Japan
Japan's Jazz Radio Station, Yellow Beat, features “Cha Cha’ as song for August 2005 and ‘Suzana Da Camara’ as Album Pick of the Week.
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June
29,
2005
- Suzana Tops Off Vancouver's First Annual Portuguese Heritage Month Festivities
Suzana pays tribute to her roots at the closing celebration of Vancouver’s first-ever Portuguese Heritage Month.
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June
4,
2005
- Suzana Featured on CBC Radio's National 'Fresh Air' Program
CBC Radio’s nationally broadcasted ‘Fresh Air’ program features Suzana as this week’s artist and playing the song ‘Meu Amor’.
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April
12,
2005
- Suzana Celebrates Release of New Self-Titled Album
Suzana is celebrates the completion of her third independent, self-titled CD. She's most excited that it is produced by legendary Canadian producer, Jack Richardson (The Guess Who, Bob Seger).
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August
23,
2004
- Suzana Invited to Perform at 2004 Mare Do Agosto Festival in Azores, Portugal
Suzana travels back to the country of her roots to perform at the Mare Do Agosto Festival on the beautiful island of Santa Maria.
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October
22,
2003
- An Evening With Friends
Track Listing:
1. Peter Malik feat. Norah Jones - New York City
2. Robbie Williams feat. Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
3. Bet.e and Stef - Day by Day
4. Ella Fitzgerald - I'm Just A Lucky So & So
5. Michel Buble - Fever
6. Denzal Sinclaire - Exactly Like You
7. Matt Dusk - Miracle
8. De Phazz - Something Special
9. Jane Monheit - Cheek to Cheek
10. Peter Cincotti - Comes Love
11. Shirly Horn - If You Were Mine
12. Roy Hargrove - Greens at the Chicken Shack
13. Aaron Neville - Cry Me A River
14. Suzana Da Camara - Searching Deep Down
15. Holly Cole - God Only Knows
16. Tony Bennet & Sheryl Crow - Good Morning Heartache
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October
22,
2003
- Suzana Joins Jazz Greats on 'An Evening With Friends'
Suzana joins jazz greats Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Michel Buble, Tony Bennett, and more on 'An Evening with Friends', a compilation CD produced by Universal Music Canada for The Women's Network. This was a special honour as Suzana is the only independent artist featured on the CD.
