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Obituary
Elza Soares (1930-2022)
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Elza Soares, one of Brazil's most spectacular and beloved pop singers who fused samba, bossa nova and other rhythmic styles and whipped them into a seductive, breezy confection through her charismatic, joyous delivery, died on January 20. She was 91. In addition to her stunning beauty and fluid stage presence, she was able to sell everything she sang with an actor's instincts. Soares also was known for tastefully accenting her singing in select places with a Louis Armstrong-like growl. She ...
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
Playing & Painting
From: SilêncioBy Ze Soares
City Streets I
From: SilêncioBy Ze Soares
