Elza Soares has passed away. She was 91. Born in a favela. Forced marriage at 12-13. Worked in a soap factory. Became the protégé of Louis Armstrong. Married Garrincha. Lost her child. She was still recording some of the most essential Brazilian music of these past years. What a life.
Adeus
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― Nabozo, Thursday, 20 January 2022 20:42 (three years ago)
I heartily recommend A Bossa Negra, Do cóccix até o pescoço, A mulher do fim do mundo, and Deus é mulher
― Nabozo, Thursday, 20 January 2022 20:45 (three years ago)
Loved her last album, but must shamefully admit I'm not all that familiar with the rest of her work. Amazing voice though. RIP
― o shit the sheriff (NickB), Thursday, 20 January 2022 21:04 (three years ago)
RIP. What a voice.Like NickB, I'm only familiar with her most recent album so thanks for the recommendations, Nabozo!
― willem, Friday, 21 January 2022 06:01 (three years ago)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/20/elza-soares-one-of-brazils-greatest-ever-singers-dies-at-91
― curmudgeon, Friday, 21 January 2022 06:22 (three years ago)