Introduction

Maria Rita is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She was born on September 9, 1977 in São Paulo, Brazil. She is the daughter of Cesar Camargo Mariano and Elis Regina, two of the biggest singers in Brazil. Maria Rita has released four studio albums: Maria Rita (2003), Segundo (2005), Samba Meu (2008) and Coração a Batucar (2010).

Early Life

Maria Rita grew up surrounded by music as her father was a successful musician and composer. She started to take piano lessons at the age of four with her father as her teacher. She also participated in some singing contests when she was younger.

Career

In 2003, Maria Rita released her debut album 'Maria Rita', which contained 11 tracks written by her father. The album was very well received by critics and the public alike. It sold over 1 million copies in Brazil. In 2005, she released her second album 'Segundo', which contained 12 tracks written by her father. It was even more successful than the first album, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.

Collaborations

Maria Rita has collaborated with several other artists throughout her career, including Nando Reis, Lenine, CéU and Milton Nascimento. Her duet with Milton Nascimento for the song 'Canção do Amor Maior' was particularly successful.

Legacy

Maria Rita is one of the most successful Brazilian singers of all time. She has sold over 5 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists in Brazil's history. Her music has helped to spread Brazilian culture around the world, making her an icon in Brazil and beyond.