Carlos Lyra

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.

Personal information

Known for: Sound

Gender: Male

Date of birth: 11/05/1933

Date of death: 16/12/2023

Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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