Iolanda Maria Palma (born 21 April 1931 in

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), known as Jula De Palma, is an Italian singer.

Biography

De Palma began her career in the early 1950s as a radio singer, collaborating with pianist, composer, and

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. Initially, she favored singing French songs like " C'est si bon," " Maître Pierre," or "

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). However, it was her powerful and sophisticated voice that gained her fame, especially through her interpretations of various

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classics. Her albums "Jula in Jazz" (1958) and "Jula in Jazz 2" (1959) featured songs such as "

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," and "

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." In 1957, she married composer Carlo Lanzi. Two years later, she participated in the " Festival di Sanremo" where her passionate performance of the song "Tua" shocked the audience and the press. Due to its perceived "sexiness," she was barred from appearing on national television (

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) for several years. Nonetheless, the public remained interested in her. In 1970, she delivered a remarkable performance at the renowned Sistina Theatre in Rome, showcasing her refined vocal abilities. During the concert, she delighted the audience with renditions of timeless classics like "

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," and "

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." She also enchanted with the bossa nova tune "

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" and presented captivating Italian selections, including two songs made famous by Mina: " Bugiardo e incosciente" and " Non credere." This highly successful performance was later released as the album "Jula al Sistina." After enjoying many years of success, she decided to retire from music in 1974 and relocated to Canada with her family. However, in 2001, she made a brief comeback on Italian television, making a reappearance in the spotlight.

References

External links

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Jula de Palma Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Palma, Jula De Italian jazz singers Italian women jazz singers English-language singers from Italy French-language singers of Italy 1931 births Living people Singers from Milan Italian bossa nova musicians