Maria Teresa de Noronha: Biography, Facts and Career

D. Maria Teresa do Carmo de Noronha, (November 7, 1918, Lisbon – July 4, 1993) was a Portuguese aristocrat and a fado singer. As a granddaughter of the Counts of Paraty and Belmonte, she belonged to a family of the most ancient Nobility in the Iberian Peninsula, tracing her roots to the Royal Houses of both Portugal and Castile from the mid-14th century. Her artistic career spanned over 30 years and hers is considered one of the most unusual and beautiful fado voices. Her status as a fidalga meant, in the context of a conservative early 20th century Portugal, that she faced severe restrictions in having a professional artistic career. As such, she did not enjoy the projection of other great fadistas of her time.

Quick facts about Maria Teresa de Noronha

• Full name: Maria Teresa de Noronha
• Born: 1918-09-07
• Nationality: Portugal
• Known as: Musician
• Wikidata ID: Q444119

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