Born in Rio de Janeiro Yashmin was raised a student of the unique harmony and melody of the revolutionary Bossa Nova Music.

In the late 1970s Yashmin was inspired to a more serious singing career through a chance meeting with Bossa Nova giant Billy Blanco.

With her newly found enthusiasm she attended the prestigious Musica de Minas Escola Livre, a progressive music academy established by two of the most influential musicians from the post-Bossa Nova era Milton Nascimento and Wagner Tiso.

Yashmin went on to become a professional radio disk jockey while continuing to perform in Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte.

Yashmin now is based in New York City Area, and is married to Jazz guitarist / composer Paul Abler . Together they compose and perform throughout the country.

"Yashmin Charnet is a unique and gifted woman. Her interpretations of the Bossa Nova classics are a breath of fresh air and her charismatic personality really makes for a magnificent show."
Steve Messina from MJ12

Yashmin is a participant of the Musicians On Call Program.

Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of using music to promote and complement the healing process in healthcare facilities.  Additionally, MOC seeks to raise awareness of the beneficial effects of music and entertainment for people in healthcare facilities.  To date, MOC has accomplished this through room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities, weekly music lessons, CD Pharmacies and Project Playback.  Among the artists who have supported MOC through ticket donations and hospital visits are Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Hanson, Def Leppard, Sting, Britney Spears, The Who, Bon Jovi, Levon Helm of The Band, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Dave Koz, Barenaked Ladies, Kermit the Frog, Matchbox Twenty, John Mellencamp and Eric Clapton to name a few.

To volunteer or for more information visit - www.musiciansoncall.org

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