Maria Bethânia
File:Maria Bethânia em apresentação, 2012.jpg Maria Bethânia in 2012
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