As a professional singer Melissa has been active for over eleven years. She has had the chance to work with various famous national and international artists. As their backing vocalist Melissa performed on stages all around the world. Melissa's music is a mix of warm Cape Verdean and Brazilian influences and a dash of jazz and neo soul. She loves World Music and is especially drawn to artists that aren't afraid to mix up traditional music with contemporary styles. After the successful releases of her singles ' Lullaby' (2013), 'Deixa a Chuva Passar' (2013) and 'Levam ma bo' Melissa presents her fourth single 'Meu Jasmim'. A funky and soulfull song that makes you want get up and dance. In 2013 Melissa was named Radio 6 Soul & Jazz (Netherlands national radio station) talent and was nominated for a Radio 6 Soul & Jazz Award in the category Best Talent. On December 10th of 2015 she released her debut album 'Sonho de um Beija-flor'. Liner Notes...