Lisa Ono

Lisa Ono is a Japanese-Brazilian bossa nova singer and guitarist known for her warm, breezy vocals and her role in popularizing Brazilian music in Japan and beyond. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, and raised between Brazil and Japan, Lisa developed a deep love for bossa nova early in life and has built a prolific career blending the genre's classic charm with influences from jazz, pop, and international styles. Since debuting in the late 1980s, she's released numerous albums that often feature her mellow interpretations of standards and global favorites with a bossa twist.

Over the years, Lisa has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and built a dedicated fanbase thanks to her evocative voice and the relaxed, sunny atmosphere that defines her music. Her discography includes tributes to Latin music, American country, and French chanson, all reimagined through her distinctive bossa nova lens. Whether performing in Portuguese, Japanese, or English, Lisa Ono continues to be a beloved ambassador of Brazilian music worldwide.

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