Simone is the stage name of Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira, a Brazilian singer from Salvador, Brazil, born in 1949. She begins her career in 1973 and becomes known for a large repertoire within Brazilian popular music (MPB).

Style and repertoire

Her work centres on MPB and pop, with samba and religious songs appearing frequently in her recordings. The breadth of her catalogue makes her one of the Brazilian female singers with the largest repertoires.

Recording career

From the start of her career, Simone releases more than 31 albums. Her output places her as a long-running figure in Brazilian popular music, with a catalogue built around themes of love, samba and faith.