Gioia Bruno
Singer-songwriter with 'Expose' band
Born
June 11th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the music industry, known for contributions to the band Exposé. Achievements include chart-topping hits primarily within the freestyle genre during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The group achieved significant commercial success, particularly with the album 'Exposure', which featured several hit singles. Her work helped define the sound of that era, with a blend of pop and Latin influences.
Performed with the pop group Exposé
Released the hit 'Seasons Change'
Achieved multi-platinum status with 'Exposure'
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