Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning American singer, songwriter, actress and producer, born in New York City, NY March 18, 1959, died Nov 25, 2022 in Largo, Florida. Born and raised in the South Bronx of Puerto-Rican and Cuban-American ancestry, she began singing and dancing on local Spanish TV at age 7. Cara was a trained singer, actor and dancer who made many stage and television appearances as a child, including on PBS and on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show. She is best known for two movie themes she wrote and performed, "Fame (The Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture)" and the Academy Award-winning "Flashdance... What A Feeling".
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May 20, 2011
The Wendy Williams Show
New York, New York, United StatesLast televised appearance before her death on November 25th, 2022
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General Jackson Showboat
Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFirst episode, second season of CMT show "Going Country"; broadcast date
1. Flashdance... What a Feeling
2. Hey, Good Lookin'(Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
Sang backup for Sean YoungJanuary 12, 2008
I Migliori Anni
Rome, Lazio, Italy1. Fame(Michael Gore cover)
September 30, 2006
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1. Flashdance... What a Feeling
June 16, 2005
Hit Me, Baby, One More Time
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Flashdance... What a Feeling
2. I'm Outta Love(Anastacia cover)
Debut of her ensemble, Hot CaramelDecember 18, 2003
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, California, United StatesLast show of the tour, fell ill. Replaced by Bill Medley for final dates.
View on Setlist.fm →December 17, 2003
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 16, 2003
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 15, 2003
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 13, 2003
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 11, 2003
E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Akron, Ohio, United StatesDecember 9, 2003
Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark, New Jersey, United StatesDecember 7, 2003
State Theatre
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesDecember 6, 2003
Orchestra Hall
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesDecember 5, 2003
Orchestra Hall
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesDecember 3, 2003
Grand Opera House
Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesDecember 2, 2003
Community Arts Center
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United StatesDecember 1, 2003
Keswick Theatre
Glenside, Pennsylvania, United StatesNovember 30, 2003
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota, Florida, United StatesNovember 28, 2003
Dodge Theatre
Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesIrene Cara has released 17+ albums. Some of their notable releases include You Need Me (Ti Sento), All My Heart, Rhythm Of My Life. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Irene Cara's most popular tracks include Flashdance...What a Feeling - Radio Edit, What a Feeling, Fame, Flashdance...What a Feeling, Flashdance... What a Feeling. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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