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Portugal

 

Dulce Pontes is a renowned Portuguese singer and songwriter who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on April 8, 1969, in Montijo, Portugal, Dulce grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. Her father was a musician, and her mother was a singer, which inspired her to pursue a career in music. Dulce started singing at the age of five and began performing in public at the age of eight. She was trained in classical music and studied at the National Conservatory of Lisbon. She also learned to play the piano and the accordion, which helped her to develop her musical skills. In 1991, Dulce released her first album, "Lusitana," which was a tribute to the traditional music of Portugal. The album was a commercial success and received critical acclaim, which helped to establish Dulce as a rising star in the music industry. Her second album, "Lágrimas," was released in 1993 and featured a mix of traditional and contemporary Portuguese music. Dulce's breakthrough came in 1996 when she was invited to perform at the closing ceremony of the Expo '98 in Lisbon. Her performance of "Canção do Mar" (Song of the Sea) was a highlight of the event and was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world. The song became an instant hit and helped to propel Dulce to international fame. In 1999, Dulce released her third album, "O Primeiro Canto," which was a tribute to the music of the Mediterranean. The album featured collaborations with musicians from Spain, Greece, and Turkey and showcased Dulce's versatility as a singer and songwriter. The album was a critical and commercial success and earned Dulce several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Portuguese Artist. Dulce continued to tour and perform throughout the early 2000s, and in 2003, she released her fourth album, "Focus." The album was a departure from her previous work and featured a more experimental sound that blended elements of jazz, rock, and classical music. The album was well-received by critics and helped to cement Dulce's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. In 2006, Dulce released her fifth album, "Peregrinação," which was a tribute to the music of Brazil. The album featured collaborations with Brazilian musicians and showcased Dulce's ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles. The album was a commercial success and earned Dulce several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Portuguese Artist. Dulce continued to tour and perform throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, and in 2014, she released her sixth album, "Puertos de Abrigo." The album was a tribute to the music of the Spanish-speaking world and featured collaborations with musicians from Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. The album was a critical and commercial success and earned Dulce several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Portuguese Artist. In addition to her music career, Dulce has also worked as an actress and has appeared in several films and television shows. She has also been involved in various humanitarian causes and has used her platform to raise awareness about issues such as poverty, human rights, and environmental conservation. Dulce's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. She has received several Golden Globe awards for Best Portuguese Artist, as well as the Medal of Cultural Merit from the Portuguese government.

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