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Denisse de Kalafe

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Denisse de Kalafe, born Olga Denise Kalaf Shad on June 11, 1949, in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil, is a Brazilian-Mexican singer-songwriter renowned for her emotive ballads and enduring contributions to Latin music. She began her musical journey in the late 1960s with the band De Kalafe e A Turma, transitioning to a solo career in the early 1970s. In 1972, she relocated to Mexico, where she gained national recognition with her 1978 hit "El Amor, Cosa Tan Rara," which won the OTI Festival that year. Her 1981 composition "Señora, Señora," a heartfelt tribute to mothers, became an iconic anthem celebrated annually on Mother's Day across Latin America. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Denisse de Kalafe released several albums, including Al Revés y al Derecho (1983), featuring the popular track "Quiéreme Más," and "Transparente" (1986), showcasing her versatility in blending pop and traditional Latin sounds. In 2012, she paid homage to Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos with the album Detalles, which included the duet "Amiga" with Mexican artist María José.
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