Elza Soares died on January 20, 2022, aged 91; The singer’s last concert took place at the Psica Festival
the brazilian singer Elza Soares died this Thursday, January 20, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), aged 91. After a decades-long career, more than 30 albums released and being considered the Voice of the Millennium, the artist performed for the last time in Belém do Pará, at Festival Psica, on December 19, 2021, according to information from the Roma News.
Next to his nephew, the singer of Brazilian rhythms Renegade, the singer was greeted with shouts of “Olê, olê, hello” and published a video on Instagram singing “My Guri,” in Chico Buarque, to a packed audience. Watch below:
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“You know one of those moments that you can’t describe in words?! Yeah! It was like that. How beautiful it is to see you singing with me and emanating so much affection. @psicaproducoes was wonderful! Belém do Pará, I miss you already! And thank you @renegado , my beautiful band and the entire @aprojetart team for being by my side on this very special day,” reads the caption of elza.
Death of Elza Soares
According to information from the artist’s advisory, Elza Soares died of natural causes. With a remarkable voice, more than 30 albums and lyrics about racism, feminism and love, he has made an invaluable contribution to the national repertoire. The official statement from the singer’s team reads: “It is with great sadness and regret that we inform you of the death of the singer and songwriter. Elza Soares, aged 91, at 3:45 pm at his home in Rio de Janeiro, due to natural causes.”
“Icon of Brazilian music, considered one of the greatest artists in the world, the singer chosen as the Voice of the Millennium had an apotheotic, intense life, which moved the world with her voice, her strength and her determination. The beloved and eternal elza rested, but will forever be in the history of music and in our hearts and thousands of fans around the world. made the will of Elza Soares, she sang until the end.”
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