Elis Regina

Elis Regina

March 17, 1945 (79 years old) in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" in the first edition of TV Excelsior's festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions throughout her entire career. Her death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. She has frequently been regarded as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time by critics, musicians, and commentators.

Known For

Grandes Nomes Grandes Nomes
Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
Clara Clara
Elis Regina: Falso Brilhante Elis Regina: Falso Brilhante

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