Ângela Maria, (Abelim Maria da Cunha, Macaé, RJ, Brazil, May 13, 1929 – September 30, 2018) was a Brazilian singer. She was elected "Queen of the Radio" in 1954 and was considered the most popular singer of that decade. Known as "Sapoti", she started singing in church choir. While working in a light bulb plant, she participated in programs put on for University students, using the name of Ângela Maria, so as not to be identified by her family. Read more on Last.fm