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Zezé Motta

Zezé Motta is a Brazilian singer and actress who first gained attention with the song "Dengue" in 1984. That track became something of an anthem in Brazil,...

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Zezé Motta's samba and MPB anthems

A Brazilian singer and actress whose 1984 track "Dengue" became a national anthem.

For a sense of her range, try "Cais Escuro" and "Rita Baiana." They frame her sound without the single's shadow.

That 1984 song "Dengue" landed like a cultural marker in Brazil, but her catalog runs deeper. Tracks like "Cais Escuro" and "Rita Baiana" show her grounding in samba and MPB traditions. She's worked with Jorge Ben Jor and Chico Buarque, and her voice carries through film and television too.

She first gained attention with "Dengue" in 1984, then released albums like Zezé Motta that same year, Rumo à Felicidade in 1987, and Afrocanto in 1992. Alongside her own recordings, she's collaborated with musicians like Renato Braz and Paulo Moura on early work. Her career spans music, acting, and producing across Brazilian media.

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Zezé Motta is a Brazilian singer and actress who first gained attention with the song "Dengue" in 1984. That track became something of an anthem in Brazil, though her work extends well beyond it. She's recorded songs like "Cais Escuro," "Rita Baiana," and "Oxum," drawing from samba and MPB traditions.

Her albums include Zezé Motta from 1984, Rumo à Felicidade in 1987, and Afrocanto in 1992. She's worked with musicians like Renato Braz on guitar and Paulo Moura on saxophone, particularly on early recordings.

Beyond her own music, Motta has collaborated with artists including Jorge Ben Jor and Chico Buarque. She's also been active as an actress and producer, with her work appearing in films and television shows.

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