Carlos Lyra
Sound
- Born
- May 11, 1933 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Died
- December 16, 2023 (age 90)
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
Behind the camera10
- 1998The Patriot Music
- 1984Para Viver Um Grande Amor Theatre Play, Music
- 1979Nos Tempos da Vaselina Music
- 1972Eu Transo, Ela Transa Music
- 1966The Priest and the Girl Musical, Music
- 1963Gimba, Presidente dos Valentes Original Music Composer
- 1963Pretty But Wicked Music
- 1962Five Times Favela Original Music Composer
- 1962Cat Skin Music
- 1959Pistoleiro Bossa Nova