Amália Rodrigues
Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues GCSE, GCIH (23 July 1920 – 6 October 1999), better known as Amália Rodrigues (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈmaliɐ ʁuˈðɾiɣɨʃ]) or popularly as Amália, was a Portuguese fadista (fado singer).
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| Birth name | Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues |
| Also known as | Rainha do Fado (Queen of Fado) |
| Born | 23 July 1920 |
| Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Died | 6 October 1999 (aged 79) |
| Genres | Fado |
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| Years active | 1939–1999 |
| Labels | Valentim de Carvalho |
| Website | https://www.amalia.com/ |
She was known as the 'Rainha do Fado' ("Queen of Fado") and was instrumental in popularising fado worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. Amália remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in history. She advocated the restoration of the monarchy in Portugal. She was a devout Catholic, which was reflected in her music.
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