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Marisa Monte: Biography, Facts and Career

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Marisa de Azevedo Monte (Brazilian Portuguese: [maˈɾizɐ dʒ(i) azeˈvedu ˈmõtʃi]; born 1 July 1967) is a Brazilian singer, composer, instrumentalist, and record producer of Brazilian popular music and samba. As of 2011, she had sold 10 million albums worldwide and has won numerous national and international awards, including four Latin Grammys, eight Brazilian Music Awards, seven Brazilian MTV Video Music Awards, nine Multishow de Música Brasileira awards, and 5 APCAs. Marisa is considered by Rolling Stone Brasil to be the second greatest singer, behind only Elis Regina. She also has two albums (MM and Verde, Anil, Amarelo, Cor-de-Rosa e Carvão) on the list of the 100 best albums of Brazilian music.

Quick facts about Marisa Monte

  • Full name: Marisa Monte
  • Born: 1967-07-01
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q51960

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Who is Marisa Monte?

Marisa de Azevedo Monte (Brazilian Portuguese: [maˈɾizɐ dʒ(i) azeˈvedu ˈmõtʃi]; born 1 July 1967) is a Brazilian singer, composer, instrumentalist, and record producer of Brazilian popular music and samba.

What nationality is Marisa Monte?

Marisa Monte is Brazil.

When was Marisa Monte born?

Marisa Monte was born on 1967-07-01.

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