Leci Brandão
Brazilian politician, singer and composer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leci Brandão (Portuguese pronunciation: [leˈsi brɐ̃nˈdɐ̃w], Rio de Janeiro, September 12, 1944) is a Brazilian politician, singer and composer of Brazilian Popular Music (Música Popular Brasileira or MPB). She is the daughter of Pérola Negra, one of the artists who pioneered in making the Brazilian pagode music popular throughout the land. Her performance of "Quero Sim" won the National Meeting of Samba Composers in 1973.[1]
Leci Brandão | |
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State Deputy of São Paulo | |
Assumed office 15 March 2011 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Leci Brandão da Silva (1944-09-12) September 12, 1944 (age 79) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Political party | PCdoB (2010–present) |
Occupation | Musician, singer, composer, actress, politician |
Website | www |
Musical career | |
Genres | Samba |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1970–present |
One of Leci Brandão's latest performances was in 2005 with Raça Brasileira: 20 Anos (DVD: 'Raca Brasileira', rated NR, one hour/2005) with many other Brazilian samba greats (i.e. Beth Carvalho, Arlindo Cruz, Almir Guineto, etc.).
As a Black Brazilian, a woman, and an artist, Leci Brandão has long taken opportunities to declare herself against racism and all other forms of discrimination. She has lent her name, voice and cache by performing in LGBT events against homophobia.[2] In the 2012 carnival, she was honored by the Escola de samba Académicos del Tatuapé.[1]