Angela Ro Ro

Angela Maria Diniz Gonçalves (born in Rio de Janeiro on December 5, 1949), best known by the stage name Angela Ro Ro, based on an onomatopoeia of her laughter,[1] is a Brazilian singer-songwriter influenced by her idols Ella Fitzgerald, Maysa Matarazzo and Jacques Brel.[2]

Angela Ro Ro
Angela Ro Ro in 2016
Background information
Birth nameAngela Maria Diniz Gonçalves
Born (1949-12-05) December 5, 1949
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
Years active1979–present
Websitewww.angelaroro.com.br

Her debut album was voted by Rolling Stone Brazil one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time.[3]

She is one of the first out lesbian singers in Brazil.[4]

Discography
  • Angela Ro Ro (1979) [5]
  • Só Nos Resta Viver (1980)
  • Escândalo! (1981)
  • Simples Carinho (1982)
  • A Vida é Mesmo Assim (1984)
  • Eu Desatino (1984)
  • Prova De Amor (1988)
  • Ao Vivo (1993)
  • Acertei No Milênio (2000)
  • Compasso (2006) [6]
  • Ao Vivo (2006)
  • Escândalo (2009) [7]
  • Feliz da Vida! (2013)
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References
  1. Uma dama chamada Angela Roro (in Portuguese)
  2. Allmusic
  3. Rolling Stone's 100 Brazilian Top Albums (rated on position 73)
  4. Uma dama chamada Angela Roro (in Portuguese)
  5. Angela Ro Ro's debut album
  6. Interview and "Compasso" album release
  7. Angela Ro Ro está de volta, mas ainda deve um grande disco (in Portuguese)


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