Tia Ciata, born Hilária Batista de Almeida (1854-1924) was a Brazilian mãe-de-santo of Candomblé, and an influential figure in the development of samba. She was a devotee of deity Oshun and became the iyakekerê, or second most important leader, in the terreiro of João Alabá in Rio de Janeiro.
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About this person
Country
BrazilCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1924 · aged 70
Written about in
6 languages
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