Carlos Lyra
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1933-05-11
Day of Death
2023-12-16 (90 years old)
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Known For
Acting
(2024)
Entre a Lei e a Luta
as Carlos Lyra
(2020)
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando
as Self
(2019)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self
(2017)
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
as Self
(2015)
(2013)
Dossiê Jango
as Self
(2009)
(2008)
(2005)
Vinicius de Moraes
as Self
(2005)
(2004)
MPB dos Tempos da Repressão
as Self
(2002)
(1999)
(1979)
(1974)
The Sign of Scorpio
as Eduardo
Crew
(1998)
The Patriot
Music
(1984)
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Theatre Play, Music
(1979)
(1972)
(1966)
The Priest and the Girl
Musical, Music
(1963)
Gimba, Presidente dos Valentes
Original Music Composer
(1963)
(1962)
Five Times Favela
Original Music Composer
(1962)
Cat Skin
Music
(1959)