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Flora Purim: Biography, Facts and Career

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Flora Purim (born March 6, 1942) is a Brazilian jazz singer known primarily for her work in the jazz fusion style. She became prominent for her part in Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke. She has recorded and performed with numerous artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Gil Evans, Opa, Stan Getz, George Duke, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Santana, Jaco Pastorius, and her husband Airto Moreira. In 2002, Purim was the recipient of one of Brazil's highest awards, the 2002 Ordem do Rio Branco for Lifetime Achievement. She has been called "The Queen of Brazilian Jazz".

Quick facts about Flora Purim

  • Full name: Flora Purim
  • Born: 1942-03-06
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q455229

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Who is Flora Purim?

Flora Purim (born March 6, 1942) is a Brazilian jazz singer known primarily for her work in the jazz fusion style.

What nationality is Flora Purim?

Flora Purim is Brazil.

When was Flora Purim born?

Flora Purim was born on 1942-03-06.

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