Teca Calazans
Brazilian singer-songwriter
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Terezinha "Teca" João Calazans (born 20 October 1940) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.
20 October 1940 (age 85)
Teca Calazans | |
|---|---|
| Born | Terezinha João Calazans 20 October 1940 (age 85) Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brazil |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1964–2015 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | MPB, pop |
Biography
Born in Vitoria, the daughter of a mandolin player and the granddaughter of a conductor, Calazans began her professional career in 1964 as a member of the music and stage ensemble Construção, which also included Naná Vasconcelos and Geraldo Azevedo.[1]
Calazans made her record debut in 1967 with the single "Aquela rosa/Cirandas".[1] After some television and stage experiences in 1970 she moved to France, where she formed the successful duo "Teca & Ricardo" with musician Ricardo Villas.[1][2] After the dissolution of the duo in 1981, Calazans returned to Brazil, where she reprised her solo career and also worked as a songwriter for other prominent artists such as Gal Costa, Milton Nascimento, and Nara Leão.[1][2] In the late 1980s she eventually decided to settle permanently in Paris, where she continued her musical activities.[1][2]
In 2002 Calazans was nominated for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album at the 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards for the album Cantoria Brasileira.[3]
