Maria Odette

Origin

Itapira, SP

Also known as

Maria Odete Bianchi

Years Active

1959–1989

Genres

MPB, brazilian popular music

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Maria Odette Bianchi, known artistically as Maria Odette, was born in Itapira, São Paulo. From an early age, she showed a talent for music, earning the nickname "the Girlfriend Singer of the City". Her musical career began to take shape in 1959, when she moved to São Paulo and won first place among newcomers on the "Programa Toddy", hosted by Hebe Camargo, which earned her a contract with the station.

In the 1960s, Maria Odette stood out in various Brazilian popular music festivals. She participated in the II National Popular Music Festival (TV Excelsior) in 1966, performing "Boa Palavra", by Caetano Veloso, and placed fifth. In the same year, she performed "Um Dia", also by Caetano Veloso, at the II Brazilian Popular Music Festival (TV Record). Her interpretation of "Boa Palavra" was recorded on LPs such as "Estas Venceram" and "Viva o Festival da Música Popular Brasileira". She also released EP records featuring songs by Caetano Veloso and Geraldo Vandré.

Throughout her career, Maria Odette participated in other festivals, such as the III Brazilian Popular Music Festival in 1967 and the IV International Popular Song Festival in 1969. Despite having recorded several EP records and participated in compilations and soundtracks, such as the one for the telenovela "Um Dia o Amor", she never released a full-length album. Currently, Maria Odette is retired from the artistic scene and resides in Jundiaí, São Paulo, having graduated with a degree in law.

Discography

• Um Dia (1996)
• Maria Odette (1998)