Elis Regina

Biography

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

Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis

as Self (archive footage)

Tropicália

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ABC of a Strike

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Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was

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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You

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Linha de Montagem

as Self (uncredited)

The Girl from Ipanema

as Self (cantando 'Noite dos Mascarados')

Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk

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Belchior: Just a Wild Heart

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Adoniran - Meu Nome é João Rubinato

as Self (archive footage)