Born in Barcelona, Spain. Her professional musical experience includes collaborations with musicians from the international and Spanish jazz scenes such as: Guillermo Klein, Lluís Vidal, Joan Albert Amargós, Perico Sambeat, Bruce Barth, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mike Mossman, David Mengual, Horacio Fumero, Gorka Benítez, Carles Benavent, Jordi Bonell, Bernado Sassetti, Agustí Fernández, Robert Ashley, and has performed and recorded with various formations such as the Teatre Lliure Chamber Orchestra, Terrassa Big Band, Cobla Sant Jordi, Albert Guinovart Ensemble and ONCA (Orquestra Nacional de Càmara d’Andorra).

Throughout her career she has been presented with the following awards:

• “Vocalist of the year” given by the Catalonian Jazz Musicians Association, in the years 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2006
• “CD of the Year” for “Cravo e Canela” given by the Catalonian Jazz Musicians Association (2000)
• “Catalonian CD of the year 1997” for "Introducing Carme Canela & Trio" (award given by Radio Nacional de España-Ràdio 4

In the summer of 2008 was invited by Guillermo Klein to perform with his band “Los Guachos” at the legendary New York Jazz Club, The Village Vanguard. Since 2002 she teaches at Music High School ESMUC (Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya) in Barcelona. Her forthcoming album with Jurandir Santana is entitled "Celebrating La Fusa."