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Elis Regina
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Elis Regina

Elis Regina is a mpb artist from Brazil formed in 1961. 116 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Also known as Elis

MPB · Brazil · Best mpb albums

116
Releases
1961–1982
Active years
1961
Formed
1982
Died

Discography

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Aquarela do Brasil cover

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Aquarela do Brasil

1995 · 12 tracks

Singles & EPs

17

Live & compilations

11

Appears on

1

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Elis Regina at a glance

Born in
Porto Alegre
From
Brazil
Active since
1961
Instruments
voice
Voice
mezzo-soprano
Labels
Universal Music Group, Columbia Records, Elektra, Philips Records, Continental, Warner Records Inc.
Former spouse
Cesar Camargo Mariano (1973–1981)
Partner
Nelson Motta
Children
Maria Rita, Pedro Mariano

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Elis Regina Carvalho Costa, known simply as Elis Regina (Portuguese pronunciation: ; Porto Alegre, March 17, 1945 – São Paulo, January 19, 1982) was an important singer of Brazilian popular music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" (composed by Edu Lobo and Vinícius de Moraes) in the first edition of TV Excelsior festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her perfect vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and outstanding performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions, such as "Como nossos pais" (Belchior), "Upa Neguinho" (E. Lobo and Gianfrancesco Guarnieri), "Madalena" (Ivan Lins), "Casa no Campo" (Zé Rodrix and Tavito), "Águas de Março" (Tom Jobim), "Atrás da porta" (Chico Buarque and Francis Hime), "O bêbado e a equilibrista" (Aldir Blanc and João Bosco), "Conversando no bar" (Milton Nascimento), etc. Her premature death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. Elis Regina is widely regarded as the best Brazilian singer of all times by many critics, musicians, and commentators.

Elis Regina in brief

How many Elis Regina releases are on Riffiter?
116 releases are catalogued, spanning 1961 to 2026.
When was Elis Regina formed?
Elis Regina formed in 1961, in Brazil.
What genre is Elis Regina?
Elis Regina is catalogued under MPB, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Music.
What is the most recent Elis Regina release on Riffiter?
Altos E Baixos (Sashet Lo-Fi Remix), released in 2026.
Does Elis Regina have children?
Maria Rita, Pedro Mariano are children of Elis Regina on public record.

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