From Lisbon, Portugal to the bright lights of Recording Academy recognition, Adriana's musical journey reads like an artist’s dream - but it's all beautifully real.

Music has been Adriana's language since childhood. By 16, she had already conquered Portugal's rigorous classical Conservatory and was boarding a plane to Paris for what would become a life-changing moment: auditioning for Berklee College of Music's exclusive World Scholarship Tour. Not only did she earn her spot, she graduated summa cum laude and claimed the prestigious "Berklee Achievement Award."

But Adriana was just getting started.

In America, she transformed from classical prodigy to multifaceted artist, mastering performance, songwriting, arranging, production, and the intricate world of music business. Her talent caught fire across the industry - from concert halls to recording studios, television sets to corporate boardrooms. When she crafted her first demo, Universal Music came calling.

Her debut album, born between the creative hubs of Boston and New York, didn't just launch, it soared. A Golden Globe nomination. Top radio airplay across the nation. Her songs soundtrack millions of viewers' lives, including on the Emmy-winning soap opera "Meu Amor."

For her sophomore release "O Que Tinha de Ser," Adriana took complete creative control, writing and producing every track in Portuguese and English (plus one Spanish cover that showcased her linguistic versatility). The album launched an extensive tour that culminated in opening for international superstar Seal.

Her songwriting prowess earned her heavyweight collaborations, including co-writing "One More Mistake I Made" with country legend Vince Gill - a track that climbed to Billboard 200. The Recording Academy/Grammys recognized her as an emerging artist to watch, cementing her place in music's upper echelons.

Following this recognition, Adriana's thirst for musical knowledge led her across the Atlantic once again, this time as a scholarship recipient at the prestigious University of London, where she dove deep into ethnomusicology - studying how music shapes and reflects human culture across the globe.

When life called her to step into her Father's shoes as curator of the beloved online jazz show "Jazzin'," Adriana discovered that honoring his legacy meant more than just continuing his work - it meant understanding how music serves as a bridge between generations, cultures, and hearts.

Her commitment to supporting the arts extends beyond her own creative practice. As a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts - one of the most prestigious appointments in American arts advocacy - Adriana joins an elite group of cultural leaders who shape the nation's artistic landscape. Selected for her expertise and distinguished career, she brings her diverse musical background and deep understanding of cultural exchange to help determine federal funding that supports groundbreaking artistic projects and ensures arts accessibility across communities nationwide.