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Also known as Basia Trzetrzelewska, Barbara Stanisława Trzetrzelewska, Barbara Trzetrzelewska

Barbara Stanisława "Basia" Trzetrzelewska (; born 30 September 1954), better known mononymously as Basia, is a Polish singer-songwriter and recording artist noted for her Latin-inspired jazz-pop music.

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US
Active from
1954-09-30

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Polish singer Basia (Barbara) Trzetrzelewska (pronounced: Basha T'she-t'she-lev-ska), born September 30, 1954, in Jaworzno, made a successful music career in jazz-pop crossover circles during the late 1980s to the mid 1990s and the mid 2000s' and 2010s. Basia made an impression, particularly in the United Kingdom, United States, and Japan. She is noted for possessing a wide vocal range, approximately three octaves that span the contralto to soprano fachs, and her music is characteristically Braz

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Musical artist.name
Basia
Musical artist.image
Barbara Trzetrzelewska.jpg
Musical artist.caption
Basia in 2011
Musical artist.birth_name
Barbara Stanisława Trzetrzelewska
Musical artist.birth_place
Jaworzno, Poland
Musical artist.occupation
Singer-songwriter
Musical artist.years_active
1969–present

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Official website
www.basiasongs.com
Image
Barbara Trzetrzelewska.jpg
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date of birth
1954-09-30
Commons category
Basia Trzetrzelewska
start of work period
1969-00-00
name in native language
Barbara Stanisława Trzetrzelewska
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Contents
  • Education and career
  • 1954–1984: Early life and career
  • 1985–1999: Solo career
  • 2000–present: Hiatus and comeback
  • Influences and artistry
  • Personal life
  • Discography
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Barbara Stanisława "Basia" Trzetrzelewska (; born 30 September 1954), better known mononymously as Basia, is a Polish singer-songwriter and recording artist noted for her Latin-inspired jazz-pop music.

She began singing professionally in various Polish bands beginning in the late 1960s and during the 1970s, then moved to the UK in 1981. She rose to fame as a singer in the British trio Matt Bianco. By 1986, Basia and her bandmate Danny White left the group to focus on her solo career.

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