Caterina Valente

Caterina Valente

With international successes such as “Bongo Cha-Cha-Cha”, she became a well-known voice in Schlager, jazz and chanson from the 1950s onwards. Worldwide tours and recordings in several languages made her one of Europe’s most versatile artists. Her songs are still regularly featured in radio and TV archives today.

Caterina Valente – Successes & musical relevance

Hits like “Bongo Cha-Cha-Cha” and “Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe” cemented Valente’s status as an international entertainer. Her repertoire ranges from German-language Schlager to French chansons, Latin American rhythms and jazz standards. The ability to impress in various languages and genres ensured her lasting popularity. Numerous singles and albums were released on Polydor, Decca and other labels; many releases achieved high chart positions in Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Discover Caterina Valente vinyl releases

Among her available 7'' singles are special pieces such as Bongo Cha-Cha-Cha (7'' Vinyl), considered one of her greatest successes. With Berger blues (7'' Vinyl), Valente shows her jazz side. The Vacance de 'lamour 7" Single SUNG IN JAPANESE (7'' Vinyl) documents her international versatility and is particularly interesting for collectors of language versions.

The selection of records appeals to both long-standing fans and new listeners who want to gain an overview of Valente’s musical range.

• Genre: Schlager, chanson, jazz, Latin
• Origin: Germany/Italy
• Active: 1950s to 1980s
• Notable: Releases in several languages, international chart successes