Basia
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Singers · b. 1954

Basia

Polish singer

Born
30 September 1954
Jaworzno
Country
Poland
Active
1969–
Record labels
Epic Records, MNRK Music Group
Discography
6 albums

Biography

Basia is a jazz musician who plays voice. Basia was born on 30 September 1954 in Jaworzno. The music is usually filed under jazz and pop music. Record labels: Epic Records and MNRK Music Group. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Time and Tide” (1987) to “Butterflies” (2018). Honours include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis and Polish Cultural Merit Order.

Barbara Stanisława "Basia" Trzetrzelewska (Polish: [ˈbaɕa tʂɛtʂɛˈlɛfska]; born 30 September 1954), better known mononymously as Basia, is a Polish singer-songwriter and recording artist noted for her Latin-inspired jazz-pop music. She began singing professionally in various Polish bands beginning in the late 1960s and during the 1970s, then moved to the UK in 1981. She rose to fame as a singer in the British trio Matt Bianco. By 1986, Basia and her bandmate Danny White left the group to focus on her solo career. She signed with Epic Records and enjoyed a successful international career from 1987 until 1995, particularly in the US, where her first two albums Time and Tide and London Warsaw New York both sold more than a million copies. Her biggest hits include "Time and Tide", "New Day for You", "Promises", "Baby You're Mine", "Cruising for Bruising", and "Drunk on Love". She also developed a following in Asia.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Time and Tide 1987
London Warsaw New York 1989
The Sweetest Illusion 1994
Basia on Broadway: Live at the Neil Simon Theatre 1995 · Live
It’s That Girl Again 2009
Butterflies 2018

Awards

Books about Basia

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Basia play?

Basia is known for playing voice.

When and where was Basia born?

Basia was born 30 September 1954 in Jaworzno.

What are Basia's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Time and Tide (1987), London Warsaw New York (1989), The Sweetest Illusion (1994), Basia on Broadway: Live at the Neil Simon Theatre (1995) and It’s That Girl Again (2009).

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