Stellinha Egg

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Stella Maria Egg, baptismal name of Stellinha Egg (July 18, 1914 - June 17, 1991), was a Brazilian singer and composer.[1]

She was married to maestro Lindolfo Gaya and musical partner of Luiz Gonzaga, Dorival Caymmi, Silvio Caldas, among others.

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Stella Maria Egg was born in Curitiba on July 18, 1914. After her husband died in the 80s, she returned to Curitiba, leaving behind their concerts. She died in Curitiba on June 17, 1991, when she was 77 years old.[2][3][4]

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  1. "Stelinha Egg (Stella Maria Egg)" (in Portuguese). Dicionário Cravo Albin (Dictionary of Brazilian Popular Music). Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  2. "A grande voz curitibana (The great voice Curitiba)" (in Portuguese). newspaper Gazeta do Povo. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  3. "Show homenageia grande cantora paranaense (Show honors great singer Paraná)" (in Portuguese). Digital Portal Paraná-Online. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  4. "Adeus, Stelinha!" (in Portuguese). tabloide digital (digital tabloid) Aramis Millarch (1991-06-19). Retrieved December 1, 2014.