Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia Viana Teles Velloso (born June 18, 1946 in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia), known by her stage name Maria Bethânia, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.[1] Her brother is the singer Caetano Veloso.[2]
Career
Her career began in 1965 after moving to Rio de Janeiro. She made her debut in the show Opinião. The same year she signed a contract with RCA Records and released her first album: Maria Bethãnia. In 1978 she was the first female singer in Brazil to have sold over a million CD's with her album: Álibi.
In 47 years she has released over 50 albums.[3] With over 26 millions in record sales she is one of most successful singers in Brazil.[4]
References
- ↑ "Maria Bethânia .::. Fã Clube Rosa dos Ventos".
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|acessdate=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ↑ "Abelha-rainha da Música Popular Brasileira, Maria Bethânia lança o 50º álbum de sua carreira". saraivaconteudo.com.br.
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Other websites
- Official Website (Portuguese)
- Revista Veja - A nação das cantoras (Portuguese)
- All Music Guide profile