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Elis Regina

Mar 17, 1945 - Jan 19, 1982 (36 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

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Grandes Nomes
Self
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The Girl from Ipanema
Self (cantando 'Noite dos Mascarados')
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Mulher 80
Self
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Clara
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Tropicália
Self (archive footage)
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ABC of a Strike
Self (archive footage)
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
Self (archive footage)
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Linha de Montagem
Self (uncredited)
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Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk
Self (archive footage)
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Phono 73: A Country and its Music
Self (archive footage)

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