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. Her Cape Verdian roots brought her in contact with the music of Boy Ge Mendes and Sara Tavares. She loves World Music and is especially drawn to artists that aren't afraid to mix up traditional music with contemporary styles. In 2013 Melissa successfully released her singles ' Lullaby ' and ' Deixa a Chuva Passar '. The single releases were well received by major and regional media outlets in The Netherlands (Radio 1, Radio 6) and the Cape Verdean Islands. In the summer of 2013 Melissa was named Radio 6 Soul & Jazz talent and was nominated for a Radio 6 Soul & Jazz Award in the category Best Talent. Melissa is...