Amália Rodrigues: Biography, Facts and Career
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Amália da Piedade Rodrigues (23 July 1920 – 6 October 1999) was a Portuguese fado singer (fadista). Dubbed Rainha do Fado ("Queen of Fado"), she was instrumental in popularising fado worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. Rodrigues remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in the history of recorded music.
Quick facts about Amália Rodrigues
- Full name: Amália Rodrigues
- Born: 1920-07-23
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q214813
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Who is Amália Rodrigues?
Amália da Piedade Rodrigues (23 July 1920 – 6 October 1999) was a Portuguese fado singer (fadista).
What nationality is Amália Rodrigues?
Amália Rodrigues is Portugal.
When was Amália Rodrigues born?
Amália Rodrigues was born on 1920-07-23.
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