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The announcement of her passing was made by her family, who requested privacy. Valente, born in Paris in 1931, rose to global fame in the 1950s and 1960s as a singer, guitarist, and dancer, with hits like “Till” and “Personality.” She recorded over 1500 songs in thirteen different languages. Even after her retirement in 2001, her music remained alive, as evidenced by the 2021 remix of “Bongo Cha Cha Cha.”

The music and entertainment world mourns the passing of Caterina Valente, an international icon who left an indelible mark on the history of the music scene. The artist, of Italian-French descent, passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93 in her home in Lugano, Switzerland. The family made the news public only later through a post on her official Facebook page, which confirmed her death from natural causes and requested privacy during this time of grief. The funeral was held in a strictly private manner, as Valente herself had requested.

A Bright and Multi-faceted Career

Born in Paris in 1931, Caterina Valente was the daughter of artists and built an extraordinary career that led her to international success in the 1950s and 1960s. As a singer, guitarist, and dancer, Valente captivated worldwide audiences not only with her unmistakable voice but also with her artistic versatility, spanning music, cinema, and television. Her debut on Italian television took place in 1959 thanks to Mario Riva and the show “Il Musichiere”. Among her most famous songs are “Till”, “Personality”, and “Ciao”, which solidified her success in Italy and abroad. Her career includes over 1500 songs recorded in thirteen different languages.

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Bongo Cha Cha Cha, the crazy dance of summer 2021

The Musical Legacy of an Icon

Caterina Valente has been a reference point for generations of artists and music lovers. Even after her retirement from the stage in 2001, her music remained alive in the hearts of the public. In 2021, a remix of her song “Bongo Cha Cha Cha” by Goodboys brought her name back to the global charts, demonstrating the eternal modernity of her art.

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Bongo Cha Cha Cha, the lyrics of Caterina Valente’s song

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