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Ellis Regina
Elis Regina · 1963
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Duración2:49
ÁlbumEllis Regina
Año1963
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The story behind
The song *A noite* is an example of the vocal strength and artistic maturity that Elis Regina already demonstrated in her early days. Recorded in 1963, this track is part of her third studio album, a work where the orchestral direction of Luiz Astor da Silva played a key role. Astor Silva, who was also the main director of Columbia Brasileira and was launching the first works of Roberto Carlos around that time, was fundamental in the way Elis Regina approached samba and Brazilian popular music on this album. The song's duration is 2:49, a space where the singer displays impressive vocal control, as noted by John Bush of AllMusic, describing the young vocalist as confident, vibrant, and with supreme command of her voice.
Born as Elis Regina Carvalho Costa in Porto Alegre, Elis Regina became a central figure of what is known as MPB. Her career, prematurely cut short in 1982 at the age of 36, left a deep mark. Despite her short life, many consider her one of the most important voices in Brazil. This album, released in 1963, shows her at a moment of consolidation, exploring the roots of Brazilian music with a performance that already anticipated her great talent and charisma.