Biography
Duo Ciriema
One of the first female Caipira duos, formed in 1959. Their name was given by Tito Neto, a journalist at Gazeta Esportiva. Their first release was a 78rpm in 1960, and their last a DVD commemorating their 50th Anniversary in 2010. With the death of Aparecida in 2011, the duo officially disbanded.
Aparecida Martins Batista
B: Franca, São Paulo, on 22 May 1940
D: 17 July 2011
Irene Campos Mendonça
B: Franca, São Paulo, on 11 December 1939,
She was soon substituted for Irene Lopes, also born in Franca, São Paulo, on 26 September 1941.
Aparecida Martins Batista
B: Franca, São Paulo, on 22 May 1940
D: 17 July 2011
Irene Campos Mendonça
B: Franca, São Paulo, on 11 December 1939,
She was soon substituted for Irene Lopes, also born in Franca, São Paulo, on 26 September 1941.