Maria Bethânia

Brazilian singer · Brazil · On the map · Musicians · Born 1946 · age 80

Maria Bethânia Viana Teles Veloso is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. Born in Santo Amaro, Bahia, she started her career in Rio de Janeiro in 1964 with the show "Opinião" ("Opinion"), she is "The Queen of Brazilian Music".

Maria Bethânia is read about 355 times a day, in 32 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2023Medal of Cultural MeritAward2019Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine ArtsAward2005Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)Award1997Commander of the Order of Prince HenryAward1987Officer of the Order of Prince HenryAward1946Born18 June 1946

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Awards

Medal of Cultural Merit2023

Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts2019

Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)2005

Commander of the Order of Prince Henry1997

Officer of the Order of Prince Henry1987

Brazilian Music Awards

About this person

Due to its popularity, with performances all over the country, and the popularity of her 1965 single "Carcará", the artist became a star in Brazil. She is the most awarded artist in the history of the Brazilian Music Awards.

Country

Brazil