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Maria Tănase

Maria Tănase was a Romanian singer, actress and musician (1913–1963). She was born in Bucharest.

Also recorded as Mary Atanasiu

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Biography

Maria Tănase is recorded with the occupation recording artist. Classed in the genre traditional folk music. Classed in the genre operetta. Classed in the genre chanson. Classed in the genre romance.

Maria Tănase is recorded as singer, actor, recording artist and musician. Romanian traditional music, tango, chanson and operetta singer.

Identity and origins. She also worked under the name Mary Atanasiu, Edith Piaf de România. The authorities additionally record the heading Mary Atanasiu. Her recorded language was Romanian.

Maria Tănase

Maria Tănase

Electrecord · EDC 704/705: Melodii din Bucureștiul de odinioară vol 4/5 (CD Electrecord)

Maria Tănase (1913–1963)

Maria Tănase (1913–1963)

Willy Pragher

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  1. 1913

    Maria Tănase was born on 25 September 1913.

  2. 1963

    Maria Tănase died on 22 June 1963.

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