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Célia

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Célia
Birth nameCélia Regina Cruz
Born(1947-11-08)November 8, 1947
São Paulo, Brazil
DiedNovember 29, 2017(2017-11-29) (aged 70)
São Paulo, Brazil
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1970–2012
Labels
  • Continental
  • Pointer
  • Velas
  • Jam Music
  • Lua Music
  • Som Livre
  • Abril Cultural

Célia Regina Cruz, better known as Célia (September 8, 1947 – September 29, 2017), was a Brazilian singer.

Career

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Célia began her musical career on the TV show Um Instante, Maestro! in 1970, debuting her self-titled album, which was produced with Discos Continental.[1] It featured songs from songwriters like Joyce, Lô Borges, Ivan Lins, Nelson Angelo, and Rogério Duprat. Her second album, released in 1972, which was also self-titled, featured songs written by Marcos Valle, Erasmo Carlos, and Tom Jobim. Both albums were arranged by Arthur Verocai.[2][3] At this time, she appeared on his self-titled album on the track "Seriado".[4]

Célia performed in Italy, France, Brazil, and other countries in Latin America. At one point, Célia performed in Monaco for Prine Rainier III. She also hosted the TV show Qual é a Música? for some time.[5]

Célia's greatest success in Brazil was for her cover of "Onde Estão Os Tamborins?", or "Where Are The Tamborins?" in English, which was released as a single in 1975.[6] She was also well known for her cover of "Adeus Batucada," or "Farewell Batucada" in English.[7]

Since album repressings by Mr Bongo and Warner Music and the sampling of her recording "David" in "Opaul" by rapper Freddie Dredd, Célia has seen a resurgence of popularity, particularly among younger generations.[8]

Death

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Célia died in 2017 due to lung cancer, after being hospitalized for a month.[1][9]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Célia (1970)
  • Célia (1972)
  • Célia (1975)
  • Célia (1977)
  • Amor (1982)
  • Meu Caro (1983)
  • Louca De Saudade (1993)
  • Pra Fugir Da Saudade – Canções De Paulinho Da Viola (2000)
  • Faço No Tempo Soar Minha Sílaba (2007)
  • O Lado Oculto Das Canções – Célia 40 Anos (2010)
  • Aquilo Que A Gente Diz (2015)

Singles

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  • Adeus Batucada / Blues (1970)
  • Nasci Numa Manhã De Carnaval / Sem Palavras (1971)
  • A Hora É Essa / Na Boca Do Sol (1972)
  • Badalação (Bahia, Volume 2) / Detalhes (1972)
  • Detalhes / Em Familia (1973)
  • Ponto De Encontro / É Tempo De Matar Saudade (1973)
  • Azucri / Tatuagem (1974)
  • Onde Estão Os Tamborins / Pomba Branca (1975)
  • Guarânia Guarani / Fogo, Por Favor (1981)
  • Brasil Canta Na Itália (1984)
  • A Hora é Essa / Ei, Você, Psiu! (2016)
  • Zózoio Como É Que É / Para Lennon E McCartney (2017)
  • Dominus Tecum / Vida De Artista (unknown)
  • Badalação (Bahia Vol. 2) / Dez Bilhões De Neurônios (unknown)

EPs

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  • No Clarão Da Lua Cheia (1971)
  • O Rei Que Não Sabia De Nada (1982)

Compilations

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  • 15 Anos (1986)
  • Célia (2011)
  • Outros Românticos (2012)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cantora Célia morre aos 70 anos em SP". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 30, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Célia (2)". Discogs. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Celia". Mr Bongo USA. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Arthur Verocai – S.T." In Sheeps Clothing. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Alcântara, Anísio; Fotografia. "Brasilidade apresenta trabalho da cantora Célia Regina Cruz neste domingo". www.al.ce.gov.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Célia, cantora que fez no tempo soar a própria sílaba, festeja hoje 70 anos | G1 Música Blog do Mauro Ferreira". Mauro Ferreira (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 8, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  7. ^ "Morre cantora Célia, aos 70 anos". Acervo (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 30, 2012. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Bryan, Chloe (February 4, 2020). "Here's what's up with the 'love, I know' song on TikTok". Mashable. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "Aos 70 anos, morre cantora Célia". R7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 30, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2021.