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Mariene de Castro

b. 1978

Brazilian singer

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About Mariene de Castro

Born 1978. Mariene de Castro is a Brazilian singer.

Mariene Bezerra de Castro (12 May 1978 in Salvador da Bahia) is a Brazilian musician. She is known for her revival of Northeastern Brazilian musical styles including maracatu and samba de roda.

Mariene began her professional career as a backing vocalist for Timbalada, Carlinhos Brown and . She began her solo career in 1997. In 2001 she won a Caymmi Award for Best Artistic Production. Her first album was released in 2005. Mariene was made the queen of the 2007 Gay Pride parade in Salvador by the Gay Group of Bahia. She performed at the 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony with the song "Pelo Tempo Que Durar" originally by Marisa Monte in front of the Olympic Flame before it was extinguished.

Discography

Studio albums 2005: Abre Caminho 2012: Tabaroinha 2014: Colheita

Live albums 2010: CD Santo de Casa - Ao Vivo 2011: DVD Santo de Casa - Ao Vivo 2013: CD Ser de Luz - Ao Vivo 2013: DVD Ser de Luz - Ao Vivo

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1978, Salvador
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Singer
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
Mariene Bezerra de Castro

People in Mariene de Castro's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1962
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b. 1967
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mariene de Castro?

Brazilian singer

When was Mariene de Castro born?

Mariene de Castro was born on 12 May 1978 in Salvador.

What is Mariene de Castro's occupation?

Mariene de Castro is a singer.

What nationality is Mariene de Castro?

Mariene de Castro is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mariene de Castro

· Wikidata: Q6763185

· DBpedia: Mariene de Castro

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