The musician was a partner of Vinicius de Moraes, among other artists, and wrote hits such as “Coisa Mais Linda”, “Primavera” and “Você e Eu”
The singer and composer Carlos Lyrawho worked with artists such as Vinicius de Moraes It is Ronaldo Boscoli, died in the early hours of this Saturday (16), in Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 90. He had been hospitalized with a fever last Thursday (14), but the cause of death was not revealed. On social media, artists and friends like Gilberto Gil, Wanda Sá It is Toquinho paid tribute to the musician:
Gilberto Gil
“Saddened by the news of the departure of Carlos Lyra, who leaves us at the age of 90 with an extraordinary legacy. A big hug to all family and friends”wrote Gil in the caption of a video in which he sings “Saudade Fez um Samba”, a song by Carlos Lyra It is Ronaldo Boscoliat the Brazilian Academy of Letters, last Thursday (14).
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Toquinho
“We lost Carlos Lyrathe best melodist in Brazilian music”he wrote Toquinho. “Composer of fundamental classics, he was largely responsible for bringing voices like those of Zé Keti It is João do Vale for the show Opinião, at the time with Nara Leãobreaking ‘bossanovist’ prejudices, which never even John, Vinicius It is Tone they had. Be at peace, my dear friend Carlos Lyra.”
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Celso Fonseca
“No words… Rest in peace, dear master. All my affection to Magda Botafogo [esposa de Carlos Lyra] and the whole family”wrote the singer, songwriter and guitarist.
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Wanda Sá
“My dear Carlinhos, my master, my partner on so many stages around the world. Thank you for the music, the chords, the bossa nova and our 60-year friendship. I will honor you forever. Kisses from yours Wandinha“wrote the singer Wanda Sá.
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Career of Carlos Lyra
Revealed in the voice of Sylvia Telles (1935-1966), who recorded his first composition, “Boy”in 1956, Lyra He was one of the greatest bossa nova composers. Among his successes are “Most beautiful thing”, “Spring”, “You and I”, “You Know” It is “Most beautiful thing”.
In 1959, he released his first album, “Bossa nova”. In addition to working on music, Lyra He was also a great disseminator of Brazilian culture, being one of those responsible for founding the Centro Popular da Cultura (CPC), of the National Union of Students, in 1961.
In 2023, he was honored in the collective album “Afeto”, which featured names such as Caetano Veloso, Djavan, Fernanda Abreu, João Donato, Joyce Moreno, Lulu Santos, Mart’nália, Leila Pinheiro It is Ney Matogrosso.
Source: Rollingstone
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