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Germano Rocha | |
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| Birth name | Germano Rocha |
| Origin | Portugal |
| Genres | Fado |
| Occupation(s) | Fado singer |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Website | germanorocha.ca |
Germano Rocha is a fado singer and restaurant owner.
Germano Rocha was born to in Portugal; he moved to Canada in the 1970s.
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