Clara Becker

Origin

Cruzeiro do Oeste, PR

Also known as

Clara Becker Iaconis

Years Active

1975

Genres

new MPB, brazilian bass

Biography

Clara Becker is a Brazilian artist whose work is primarily associated with her personal life and connections rather than a prolific musical career.

She is known as the first wife of former politician José Dirceu, with whom she had a son, Zeca Dirceu, who later became a federal deputy. Their relationship began in the 1970s, and Becker has spoken about their life together, including Dirceu living under a false identity during the military dictatorship in Brazil. She also mentioned that their finances were kept separate during their marriage, with each contributing to household expenses.

Becker is also the daughter of the renowned Brazilian theater actress Cacilda Becker and actor Walmor Chagas. This familial connection places her within a prominent artistic lineage in Brazil, though her own direct contributions to music appear limited. Her daughter, Maria Clara Becker Chagas, is also mentioned as a singer, further linking the family to the arts.

Discography

• Pétalas (2006)
• Dois Maior de Grande (2006)