Elis Regina
Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa, known simply as Elis Regina (Portuguese pronunciation: [eˈlis ʁeˈʒinɐ]; Porto Alegre, March 17, 1945 – São Paulo, January 19, 1982) was a Brazilian singer. She is hailed as the best Brazilian singer of all times by many critics, musicians, and commentators.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Birth name | Elis Regina Carvalho Costa |
Also known as | Pimentinha or Furacão |
Born | (1945-03-17)March 17, 1945 Porto Alegre, Brazil |
Died | January 19, 1982(1982-01-19) (aged 36) São Paulo, Brazil |
Genres | MPB, samba, pop, rock, jazz, bossa nova |
Years active | 1961–1982 |
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