Mariza
Portuguese fado singer (born 1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marisa dos Reis Nunes ComIH (born 16 December 1973), known professionally as Mariza (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈɾizɐ]), is a Portuguese fado singer.[1][2]
Mariza | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Marisa dos Reis Nunes |
Born | (1973-12-16) 16 December 1973 (age 50) Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique |
Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Warner Music |
Website | www |
Mariza was born in Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique, to a Portuguese father, José Brandão Nunes, and a Mozambican mother, Isabel Nunes.[3] When she was three years old, her family moved to Metropolitan Portugal, and she was raised in Lisbon's historic quarters of Mouraria and Alfama. While very young she began singing in a wide variety of musical styles, including gospel, soul and jazz. Her father strongly encouraged her to adopt fado; he felt that participating in the traditional music would grant her greater acceptance in the Portuguese community. Mariza has sold over 1 million records worldwide.[4]