Carlos Lyra

Born: 1933-05-11

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa (Rio de Janeiro, May 11, 1933 – Rio de Janeiro, December 16, 2023) was a Brazilian singer, composer and guitarist. Along with Roberto Menescal, he was one of the young figures of bossa nova. It was part of a more activist bossa nova, proposing the return of the rhythm to its roots in samba.

Known For

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
The Priest and the Girl
The Patriot
Pistoleiro Bossa Nova
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Entre a Lei e a Luta
Vinicius de Moraes
Nos Tempos da Vaselina
Pretty But Wicked

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