It was a remarkable achievement which helped to overturn the idea that women were unable to become big record sellers (in Brazil) and thereby stimulated other companies to invest in other female samba musicians, such as Alcione and Beth Carvalho.
She has brought her music to various continents, sharing the stage with: João Gilberto, Chico Buarque, Fito Páez, Clark Terry, James Moody, Leny Andrade, Alcione, Kit Walker, Paquito D'Rivera and Dave Samuels, among others.
Alcione |
The "Alcione" had its baptism of fire on 29 August 1940, when a formation of 10 CANT Z.1007 "bis" monoderiva of 106° Gruppo bombed Luqa airfield.