Aracy de Almeida
Aracy de Almeida | |
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Araci de Almeida in 1945 | |
| Born | Aracy Teles de Almeida August 19, 1914 |
| Died | June 20, 1988 |
| Other names | Dama da Central, Dama do Encantado, O Samba em Pessoa |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Encantado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | Samba |
| Years active | 1933–1988 |
Aracy de Almeida Portuguese pronunciation: [aɾaˈsi dʒi awˈmejdɐ] (August 19, 1914 – June 20, 1988) was a Brazilian singer, known as a famous artist of the Golden Age of Brazilian radio. Her 1950 album Noel Rosa e Aracy de Almeida was voted by Rolling Stone one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time.