Carla Morrison | |
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 Carla Morrison (2020) | |
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| Born | Carla Patricia Morrison Flores (1986-07-19)19 July 1986 (age 39) Tecate,Baja California, Mexico |
| Genres | Indie pop |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Website | carlamorrisonmusic.com |
Carla Patricia Morrison Flores (born July 19, 1986) is a Mexicanindie pop guitarist and singer. She has released threestudio albums and has received various awards and nominations including twoGrammy Award nominations and threeLatin Grammy Awards.
Carla Morrison was born in Tecate, Baja California, to Mexican parents, Porfiria Flores and Hilario Morrison (né Viera), who obtained her last name when she was adopted by William Guy Morrison, born in California to an English migrant named Laura Morrison.[1]
Morrison lived in Tecate during her early years, taking classes in drawing and dancing. At 17, she moved toPhoenix, Arizona to study music at theMesa Community College, later dropping out to perform as the lead singer of the bandBabaluca alongside Nicolas Kizer and Niki Petta.[2] The band started working with Mark Erickson from Colorstone, but never released a completed project. Morrison soon stepped away from the band in order to pursue a solo career.[3]
In 2009, Morrison released her first EP, entitledAprendiendo a Aprender, produced independently in the home studio of Jordan Beriault inTempe, Arizona, the record contains six songs composed and produced by herself, plus a cover ofRamón Ayala's song "Tragos de Amargo Licor".[4] Her second EPMientras tú Dormías... was released in 2010 and was produced by Mexican singer and songwriterNatalia Lafourcade.[5] The latter EP received a nomination forBest Alternative Music Album at the12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.[6] In 2011, she performed her EPs in several venues including theTeatro Metropólitan and the Lunario of theAuditorio Nacional, both inMexico.[7][8]
On 24 March 2012, she released her debut albumDéjenme Llorar produced by Juan Manuel Torreblanca from the band Torreblanca and Andrés Landon.[9] The album was certified platinum inMexico and entered both theTop Latin Albums andLatin Pop AlbumsBillboard charts, at number 56 and 15 respectively.[10][11] At the13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, Morrison received four nominations includingAlbum of the Year and wonBest Alternative Music Album for the album andBest Alternative Song for the title track "Déjenme Llorar".[12] The album also received a nomination forBest Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album at the55th Annual Grammy Awards.[13] After the release of the album, she participated in different music festivals, including the Festival Viva la Canción 2012 inMadrid,Estéreo Picnic Festival inBogotá,Pa’l Norte Rock Festival 2012 inMonterrey andLollapalooza Chile 2013 inSantiago, among others.[14][15][16][17]
In 2013, Morrison was featured in the song "Yo sé que está en tu corazón" fromJuan Gabriel's albumLos Dúo, Vol. 2, the album was composed of new versions of songs by Gabriel as duets with different artists.[18] Also in 2013, Morrison released her third EPJugando en Serio, consisting of acoustic versions of the songs "Yo Sigo Aquí", "Compartir", "Lágrimas", "Buena Malicia" and "Pan Dulce" from her previous records.[19]
In 2015, she made her acting debut in the romantic comedy filmAna Maria in Novela Land as Laura.[20] On 6 November 2015, she released her second studio albumAmor Supremo through Cosmica.[21] The album was recorded through eight months atPlayas de Tijuana with production from Alejandro Jiménez and Demián Jiménez.[22] With the album, she earned her secondGrammy Award nomination forBest Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album while at the17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, she was nominated forBest Alternative Music Album and wonBest Alternative Song for "Vez Primera".[23][24] To promote the album, Morrison performed at various festivals and venues like theCoachella Festival in theUnited States and theTeatro Esperanza Iris inCiudad de México.[25][26] On 8 December 2016, she released the EPLa Niña del Tambor, the project consisted in sixChristmas carols both in English and spanish including "Noche de Paz", "White Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".[27]
On 9 June 2017, she releasedAmor Supremo Desnudo, the album was produced alongside Alejandro Jiménez and consists of thirteen acoustic versions of songs from her previous albums plus two new songs, "Te Regalo" and "Dime Mentiras".[28] The idea for an acoustic version of her albums came during a tour inSpain, where according to Morrison, "many people that I met gave me the idea of doing an acoustic version, so I didn't stop until making it, I realized that it sounded really good".[29] The album was nominated forBest Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.[30] In 2018, she collaborated in the single "Ser Paloma" by Mexican singerLila Downs, the music video for the song featured women of different ages, backgrounds and professions to represent the diversity of women in society.[31] The same year, she appeared in the track "Vibras" fromJ Balvin's albumVibras.[32]
On 21 September 2020, she released the single "Ansiedad" from her upcoming albumEl Renacimiento, the music video for the song was directed by Colin Solal Cardo and recorded inLithuania.[33]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album | Déjenme Llorar | Nominated | [13] |
| 2017 | Amor Supremo | Nominated | [23] |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Best Alternative Music Album | Mientras Tu Dormías | Nominated | [34] |
| 2012 | Album of the Year | Déjenme Llorar | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Alternative Music Album | Won | |||
| Song of the Year | "Déjenme Llorar" | Nominated | ||
| Best Alternative Song | Won | |||
| 2016 | Best Alternative Music Album | Amor Supremo | Nominated | [24] |
| Best Alternative Song | "Vez Primera" | Won | ||
| 2018 | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Amor Supremo Desnudo | Nominated | [30] |
| 2022 | Song of the Year | "Encontrarme" | Nominated | [35] |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | El Renacimiento | Nominated |
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