Elza Soares
Brazilian samba singer (1930–2022)
Biography
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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Career highlights
Genres
- samba
- música popular brasileira
- bossa nova
Instruments
- voice
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Garrincha
Awards & honours (3)
- Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album
- Brazilian Music Awards
- Commander of the Order of Rio Branco
Quick answers about Elza Soares
- How old was Elza Soares?
- Elza Soares died on January 20, 2022 at the age of 91.
- When is Elza Soares's birthday?
- Elza Soares was born on June 23, 1930.
- Where was Elza Soares born?
- Elza Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro.
- What is Elza Soares's zodiac sign?
- Elza Soares's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Elza Soares's nationality?
- Elza Soares is a citizen of Brazil.
- What does Elza Soares do?
- Elza Soares is known as singer, jazz musician, Samba-enredo interpreter.
- Who has Elza Soares been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Elza Soares's spouse is or was Garrincha.
