Cláudya, born Maria das Graças Rallo on May 10, 1948, in Rio de Janeiro, is a distinguished Brazilian singer renowned for her contributions to Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), bossa nova, samba, and pop rock. Beginning her musical journey at nine in Juiz de Fora, she gained prominence in the 1960s through the program "O Fino da Bossa." In 1969, she won the Festival Fluminense da Canção with "Razão de Paz para Não Cantar." Cláudya's international acclaim includes performances in Japan, Greece, Spain, Mexico, and Venezuela, making her one of Brazil's most awarded artists abroad. Her rendition of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" in the 1982 musical "Evita" further solidified her status. With over twenty albums and numerous accolades, Cláudya's versatile artistry continues to inspire audiences worldwide. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cl%C3%A1udya?utm_source=openai))