Violetta Villas nickname(s):
mlle. Villas; VV
Violetta Villas date of birth:
June 10, 1938
How old was Violetta Villas when died?
73
Where was Violetta Villas born?
Liège, Belgium
When did Violetta Villas die?
December 5, 2011
What is Violetta Villas nationality?
Polish
What is Violetta Villas's occupation?
singer, songwriter, composer, actress
What genre is Violetta Villas's work?
jazz, opera, operatic pop, revue, torch song, traditional pop
What instruments does Violetta Villas play?
trombone, piano, violin, vocals
Short Biography
Czesława Gospodarek (10 June 1938 – 5 December 2011), known by her stage name Violetta Villas, was a Belgian-born Polish and international cabaret star, singer, actress, composer and songwriter. Her voice was characterized as coloratura soprano, which spanned over 4 octaves. She could play the piano, violin, and trombone and had absolute pitch. Characterisations of her included "the voice of the atomic age", "the singing toast of the continent", "a voice like French champagne", and the "Polish Yma Sumac". Villas was the first star of the Casino de Paris at Dunes Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (1966–1971).