Mayra Andrade Biography: Age, Husband, Albums, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Children, Parents

Mayra Andrade, is a Cape Verdean singer and songwriter celebrated for her innovative fusion of traditional Cape Verdean music, such as morna and coladeira, with contemporary genres like jazz, pop, and afrobeats.

Often compared to the legendary Cesária Évora, she has carved her own path with a vibrant, cosmopolitan sound, reflected in albums like Navega (2006) and Manga (2019).

A global ambassador for Cape Verdean culture, she sings in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, French, and English, drawing from her diverse experiences living in Cuba, Senegal, Angola, Germany, France, and Portugal.

Profile

• Full Name: Mayra Andrade
• Stage Name: Mayra Andrade
• Born: 13 February, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
• Nationality: Cape Verdean
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Andrade
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: Dayo
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million–2 million

Early Life and Education

Mayra Andrade was born on February 13, 1985, in Havana, Cuba, to Cape Verdean parents, whose names are unknown but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Andrade, with her father a diplomat for the Cape Verdean government.

Her family returned to Cape Verde shortly after her birth, settling on the island of Santiago.

Due to her father’s diplomatic career, she lived in Senegal, Angola, and Germany during her childhood, spending about two months annually in Cape Verde.

She began singing at age three, recalling performing Caetano Veloso’s “O Leãozinho” as a child.

Details about her formal education are limited, but her multilingual upbringing shaped her lyrical versatility. Her ethnicity is Cape Verdean, and her religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Mayra Andrade’s musical journey began as a teenager, performing in Cape Verde and collaborating with composer Orlando Pantera at 16 after winning the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie songwriting contest.

Her debut album, Navega (2006), blended traditional Cape Verdean rhythms like morna with Brazilian and jazz influences, earning her the German Record Critics Award in 2007 and the BBC Radio 3 World Music Newcomer Award in 2008.

She performed in Portuguese-speaking cities like Mindelo, Praia, and Lisbon, establishing her as a rising star.

Her second album, Stória, Stória… (2009), won another German Record Critics Award, featuring introspective songs like “Juana,” addressing social issues, and “Konsiensa,” set to a batuku rhythm.

Her subsequent albums, Studio 105 (2010), Lovely Difficult (2013), and Manga (2019), showcased her evolution, incorporating pop, reggae, and afrobeats.

Lovely Difficult featured collaborations with artists from the US, Israel, France, and the UK, with songs in four languages, earning a nomination for Best World Music Album at France’s Victoires de la Musique in 2014.

Manga, recorded in Paris and Abidjan, embraced West African pop and Afro-Portuguese dance music, with tracks like “Tan Kalakatan” highlighting her innovative sound.

In 2024, her project reEncanto reimagined her discography with acoustic arrangements, performed with guitarist Djodje Almeida.

She has shared stages with icons like Cesária Évora, Charles Aznavour, and Manu Dibango, and her performances at venues like Carnegie Hall and the Olympia in Paris have solidified her global presence.

Currently, Mayra Andrade continues to tour internationally, with recent performances in France, Germany, Poland, and Portugal.

Since 2015, she has served as a celebrity ambassador for the UN’s “Free and Equal” campaign, promoting LGBTQ+ rights in Cape Verde.

Her music, described as a “musical crossroads,” blends her Cape Verdean roots with global influences, inspiring a new generation of African artists.

Posts on X highlight her impact, with fans praising songs like “Afeto” and her collaboration with Brazilian rapper BK’ in “Paraíso Que Me Cerca” (2024), which explores themes of freedom.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mayraandradeofficiel
• Facebook Handle: Mayra Andrade
• Twitter Handle: @Mayra_Andrade

Personal Life

Mayra Andrade is single and has one daughter, Dayo, who she recently noted began singing before age one, reflecting her own early musical inclination.

She enjoys engaging with fans on social media, sharing her vibrant personality and cultural pride.

Discography

• Navega (2006)
• Stória, Stória… (2009)
• Studio 105 (2010)
• Lovely Difficult (2013)
• Manga (2019)
• reEncanto (2024)

Net Worth

Mayra Andrade has an estimated net worth of approximately $1–2 million USD.

Her income derives from album sales, international tours, and collaborations, including her work with Trio Mocotó on “Berimbau” for the Red Hot Organization’s Red Hot+Rio 2 (2011), which supported AIDS/HIV awareness.