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Tia Ciata

Brazilian mãe-de-santo and sambista · Brazil · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1854 to 1924 · aged 70

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.

Tia Ciata is read about 64 times a day, in 6 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 30 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 119 days, one point a day.

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About this person

Country
Brazil
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1924 · aged 70