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Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia is a Brazilian singer and songwriter known as "The Queen of Brazilian Music" and the most awarded artist in the history of the Brazilian Music Awards.
Origins
Born in Santo Amaro, Bahia, she launched her career in Rio de Janeiro in 1964 with the show "Opinião" and became a star with her 1965 single "Carcará."
The sound
Her music is rooted in MPB, carried by a deep, dramatic voice and a gift for interpretation that has filled venues across Brazil.
Legacy
Her enduring popularity and record-setting awards haul cement her standing as one of the towering figures of Brazilian music.
Signature song
Carcará
"Carcará" is her signature song, the early hit that made her a star and remains tied to her name.
Top songs
- 1
Carcará ★
As Grandes Décadas Da Música Popular Brasileira · 2007
- 2
Sonho Meu
Sambabook Dona Ivone Lara, Vol. 2 · 2015
- 3
Reconvexo
Amor Festa Devoção Ao Vivo · 2010
- 4
Fera Ferida
As Canções Que Você Fez Pra Mim · 1993
- 5
Olhos nos Olhos
Pássaro Proibido · 1976
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