Song:Canto das Tres Racas
Album:2 Em 1
Clara Nunes was one of Brazil's most popular singers in the 70s and was regarded as one of the queens of samba. Unfortunately she died prematurely so is somewhat forgotten today. She was a very expressive singer and a great song interpreter. She was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Caetanopolis, Brazil. She was an orphan growing up and was working in a factory when she won third place in a talent contest in 1960 and was given her own TV show. She moved to Rio de Janiero in 1965 to work for TV Continental. She began recording in 1966 but came into her own in the 70s. She was the first female artist in Brazil to sell 100,000 LPs in 1973 and continued to have great success through the 70s. Canto das Tres Racas was just one of several hits. She was also known for her elaborate costumes and stage show. This CD from EMI is actually a twofer of Clara's more popular albums. Sadly Clara Nunes died as a result of anasthesia complications during varicose vein surgery on Apr. 2, 1983 at age 39. Brazil went into mourning and her death was a great loss. She is still highly regarded today. She toured Europe once but Clara Nunes isn't known outside Brazil. Here's Clara Nunes performing Canto das Tres Racas on a Japanese TV show.
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