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Amelita Baltar
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María Amelia Baltar (September 24, 1940), better known as Amelita Baltar, is an Argentine singer, one of the leading voices of tango, that appeared in the 60's to be considered, along with Susana Rinaldi, as a modern counterpart of older divas such as Libertad Lamarque and Tita Merello. She is mostly known for her collaboration with composer Astor Piazzolla and writer Horacio Ferrer, specially as first performer of their song “Balada para un loco”. She starred in places such as Olympia (Paris), De Kleine Komedie (Amsterdam), Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall (Istanbul, Turkey), Cocoanut Grove at Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles) or Ginásio do Maracanãzinho (Rio de Janeiro) and shared the stage with celebrities such as Charles Aznavour, Franck Pourcel, Henry Mancini, Gerry Mulligan, Gary Burton and Chick Corea.

Quick facts about Amelita Baltar

  • Full name: Amelita Baltar
  • Born: 1940-09-24
  • Nationality: Argentina
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q461770

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Who is Amelita Baltar?

María Amelia Baltar (September 24, 1940), better known as Amelita Baltar, is an Argentine singer, one of the leading voices of tango, that appeared in the 60's to be considered, along with Susana Rinaldi, as a modern counterpart of older divas such as Libertad Lamarque and Tita Merello.

What nationality is Amelita Baltar?

Amelita Baltar is Argentina.

When was Amelita Baltar born?

Amelita Baltar was born on 1940-09-24.

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