Frédérica Pietra, born in 1916, was a French singer of Italian origin, whose
full name was Frederica Pietra. In the 1950s, she made a name for herself with
her sentimental repertoire. Noted for her sweet timbre, in 1953 she recorded
25cm Chant for Ducretet-Thomson, featuring "Poupée d'Alsace" and other songs
orchestrated by Franck Pourcel, Jo Boyer and Fred Ermelin. Known for her
interpretations of slow, sensual ballads, Frédérica expanded her repertoire with
adaptations and covers during her time with Columbia. In 1956, she performed the
songs "Bambina", based on the waltz "La L...