Clementina de Jesus da Silva, known as Clementina De Jesus, was born on February 7, 1901, in Carambita, a district of Valença, south of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She began her professional singing career at the age of 63 when she was discovered by composer Hermínio Bello de Carvalho, who invited her to participate in the Rosa de Ouro show and recorded her first album with Odeon Records. Her distinctive voice can be heard on four solo albums, including Clementina de Jesus (1966) and Marinheiro So (1973), as well as collaborations with notable samba artists such as Pixinguinha and João da Bahiana. She was celebrated by various artists, including Elton Medeiros with the song "Clementina, Cadê Você?" and Clara Nunes with "PCJ, Partido Clementina de Jesus" in 1977. Known affectionately as "Mom," she passed away on July 19, 1987.
