Singer died this Tuesday (22), after being intubated due to an oedematous syndrome
This Tuesday (22), the singer and songwriter Erasmus Charles died after being intubated with an oedematous syndrome. He was 81 years old and was hospitalized in Barra D’Or hospital in Rio de Janeiro. The artist leaves behind his wife and three children.
in honour of Erasmus Charles, fans and loved ones, we have handpicked the highlights of the singer’s career. Watch:
Erasmus in the Young Guard
In 1960 Erasmo distinguished himself in the young guard with the duo Roberto e Erasmus Charles as a major composer. He, like many artists of the time, was inspired by the American icon The Beatles and Rio de Janeiro, moved to São Paulo and thus became one of the biggest references of bossa nova and MPB.
Return home and presentation at Rock in Rio
Nostalgia for Rio took hold and he returned to Rio de Janeiro, after recording the song Aquarela do Brasil, in 1969. In 1985 he performed at the first edition of Rock in Rio.
He has written and published over 600 songs
Overall the artist has written and published more than 600 songsamong them the ones that stand out the most are: “Sentado à Beira do Caminho”, “Minha Fama de Mau”, “Donna”, “I want everything to go to hell”, “Even if it’s me” and “It’s forbidden to smoke” .
Some career feats
The artist has already shared a stage and sung hits such as: Chico Buarque, Lulu Santos, Zeca Pagodinho, Skank, Los Hermanos, Djavan, Adriana Calcanhotto, Marisa Monte, Frejat, Marisa and Milton Nascimento.
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