Singers · 1930–2022
Elza Soares
Brazilian musician (1930–2022)
- Born
- 23 June 1930
Rio de Janeiro - Died
- 20 January 2022
Rio de Janeiro - Country
- Brazil
- Active
- 1950–
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Odeon, RGE
- Discography
- 40 albums
Biography
Elza Soares was a jazz musician who played voice. Elza Soares was born on 23 June 1930 in Rio de Janeiro and died on 20 January 2022 in Rio de Janeiro. The music is usually filed under bossa nova, música popular brasileira and samba. Record labels: Columbia Records, Odeon and RGE. The discography here lists 40 albums, from “Se acaso você chegasse” (1960) to “No Tempo da Intolerância” (2023). Honours include Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album (2016), Brazilian Music Awards and Commander of the Order of Rio Branco.
Elza da Conceição Soares (née Gomes; 23 June 1930 – 20 January 2022), known professionally as Elza Soares (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛwzɐ ˈswaɾis]), was a Brazilian samba singer. In 1999, she was named Singer of the Millennium along with Tina Turner by BBC Radio. Elza was deemed dangerous by the Military dictatorship in Brazil (1964–1985), and in 1970 her house in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro, was machine-gunned by regime agents. Inside were her partner Garrincha and their children. The living room, where the young children were, was destroyed by the blasts. She and Garrincha had to flee to Italy, where they were received by Chico Buarque de Hollanda also in exile.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2016 Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album
- Brazilian Music Awards
- Commander of the Order of Rio Branco
Books about Elza Soares
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Elza Soares play?
Elza Soares is known for playing voice.
When and where was Elza Soares born?
Elza Soares was born 23 June 1930 in Rio de Janeiro.
What are Elza Soares's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Se acaso você chegasse (1960), A bossa negra (1961), Sambossa (1963), Na roda do samba (1964) and Um show de Elza (1965).
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