Carlos do Carmo: Biography, Facts and Career
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Carlos Manuel de Ascenção do Carmo de Almeida (21 December 1939 – 1 January 2021), better known as Carlos do Carmo, was a Portuguese fado singer. The son of Lucília do Carmo, a well-known fadista, do Carmo began his career in fado following his father's death in 1962, when he returned from a period in Switzerland to help his mother run the family's fado house. He began singing himself shortly afterwards and, in 1963, he began his career as a recording artist. He continued working at the fado house for a number of years, while also expanding his recording career. He achieved national and international success in the 1970s, including performances at the Royal Opera House in London and the Paris Olympia. He represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 with his song "Uma flor de verde pinho", finishing in 12th place. Carmo introduced new styles to fado, including the addition of orchestras, and the incorporation of other styles such as jazz into the traditional music.
Quick facts about Carlos do Carmo
- Full name: Carlos do Carmo
- Born: 1939-12-21
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q983479
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Who is Carlos do Carmo?
Carlos Manuel de Ascenção do Carmo de Almeida (21 December 1939 – 1 January 2021), better known as Carlos do Carmo, was a Portuguese fado singer. The son of Lucília do Carmo, a well-known fadista, do Carmo began his career in fado following his father's death in 1962, when he returned from a period in Switzerland to help his mother run the family's fado house.
What nationality is Carlos do Carmo?
Carlos do Carmo is Portugal.
When was Carlos do Carmo born?
Carlos do Carmo was born on 1939-12-21.
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