Dona Ivone Lara

Yvonne Lara da Costa OMC (April 13, 1922 – April 16, 2018), better known as Dona Ivone Lara, was a Brazilian singer and composer. Known as the Queen of Samba and Great Lady of Samba, she was the first woman to sign a samba-enredo and take part in a wing of composers in the school, Império Serrano.

Dona Ivone Lara
Background information
Birth nameYvonne Lara da Costa
Born(1921-04-13)April 13, 1921
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedApril 16, 2018(2018-04-16) (aged 96)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresSamba
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, nursing
Instrument(s)vocals
Years active1970–2018
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Earning degrees in nursing and social work, she played an important role pioneering occupational therapy and worked alongside Dr. Nise da Silveira in psychiatric reform in Brazil. She dedicated herself to this activity for more than 30 years, before retiring and focusing exclusively on her artistic career.

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