ARTIST INFO
Ella & The Bossa Beat bring a refined modernism to contemporary bossa, balancing harmonic sophistication with rhythmic vitality. Led by luminous vocalist, pianist, and composer Ella Blu alongside Grammy-nominated drummer/percussionist and producer Magrus Borges, the group is grounded in a rare father-daughter musical connection that brings both intimacy and masterful precision to every perfomance. Their sound balances reimagined repertoire with original compositions. Ella & The Bossa Beat present a sophisticated yet modern live experience- honoring Brazilian tradition while shaping a distinctly contemporary soulful voice within today’s jazz landscape.
Ella Blu
Born in Miami and raised in Brazil, Ella brings a rich bicultural identity to her contemporary bossa/jazz sound. Fluent in Portuguese and English, she moves effortlessly between languages — both spoken and sung — shaping performances that feel international, intimate, and deeply expressive.
In addition to her work as a vocalist, Ella is a pianist, guitarist, lyricist, composer, arranger, and co-producer alongside her father and musical collaborator, Magrus Borges. At twenty-six she presents a distinctive artistic voice defined by warmth, rhythmic precision, and a soulful tone that bridges classic American jazz and Brazilian musical tradition. Her improvisation — particularly her scat phrasing — reflects the meeting point of these worlds: classic American jazz sensibility infused with Brazilian rhythmic nuance.
In 2020, Ella received the Focus Brazil Award for Best Female Singer in Orlando, and is a member of the Recording Academy. Ella is also a graduate from Stetson University (22') with a BA in International Business and Music.
Magrus Borges
Grammy-nominated drummer, percussionist, composer, and producer from the Amazon region of Brazil, who has built a distinguished international career spanning performance and recording. Throughout the years, he has collaborated and toured with renowned artists including Astrud Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto (Grammy-nominated for the album Agora), Shakira, Grace Jones, Tania Maria, Larry Coryell, Caetano Veloso, Luis Melodia, and Johnny Alf — widely recognized as one of the pioneers of bossa nova — among many others.
In addition to his extensive performance credits, he has released six original albums and produced projects for numerous artists across Brazil, the United States, and beyond. He is also a member of the Recording Academy.
As they perform worldwide, Ella & The Bossa Beat collaborates with international artists, including Toco, under the Italian record label Schema Records. Their singles "Areia", "Amanhecer" and "Amare" have collectively surpassed one million streams on Spotify alone. Ella & The Bossa Beat is set to release their newest album 'AMARE' with Schema Records and Toco in the Spring of 2026.