Bethânia, Maria (1946–)
Bethânia, Maria (1946–)
Brazilian singer. Name variations: Maria Bethania. Born 1946 in Santo Amaro da Pruificaçao, Bahia, Brazil; sister of Caetano Veloso.
One of the titans of modern Brazilian pop, was the 1st Brazilian singer to sell 1 million CDs, with Álibi (1978); made stage debut in Salvador (1963), singing a samba in the play Boca de Ouro; came to prominence singing "Carcará" and recorded her 1st CD (1965); released more than 30 CDs, including Maricotinha Ao Vivo (2002).
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