Carlos Lyra
Date of birth: 1933-05-11
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for: Sound
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Biography
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.
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Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019-05-15
Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian dictatorshi
The Sign of Scorpio
1974-12-02
For the launch of his new giant horoscope computer, famous astrologer Alex invites to his private is
JK – O Menino que Sonhou um País
2002-08-01
Built as a letter to JK in his centenary, the film shows what remained in the memory of Brazilians 2
Vinicius de Moraes
2005-11-01
To celebrate the life and the work of a multifaceted creator – playwright, poet, partner of the most
Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer
1999-02-23
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005-01-01
Documentary about the birth of bossa-nova, in Brazil, and the major stars of this musical style.
Travessia
2009-10-24
The crossing of generations under the influence of military dictatorship and political openness. Doc
Entre a Lei e a Luta
2024-04-11
Dossiê Jango
2013-07-05
João Goulart (known as Jango) had been democratically elected president of Brazil, but was expelled
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
2017-04-19
MPB dos Tempos da Repressão
2004-03-10
Nos Tempos da Vaselina
1979-06-13
Countryman Onofre is convinced by his cousin to live in Rio de Janeiro together with him so he can e
André Midani - An Insider’s Story Of Brazilian Music
2015-01-01
Based on the autobiography of noted music executive André Midani, André Midani — An Insider’s Story
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando
2020-09-10
A prodigy of stringed instruments, a pioneer of Bossa Nova, a modernizing master of the guitar: Aníb
Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world
2008-07-29
Mixing Samba, Jazz and sophisticated lyricism, the sultry Bossa Nova sound was spawned in the beache