Carlos Lyra
Known for
Music and sound
Born
May 11, 1933
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died
December 16, 2023 (aged 90)
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.
Best known work
The Priest and the Girl
1966
Cat Skin
1962
Vinicius de Moraes
2005
Five Times Favela
1962
Nos Tempos da Vaselina
1979
The Patriot
1998
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
1984
The Sign of Scorpio
1974
Pistoleiro Bossa Nova
1959
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005Filmography
2024
Entre a Lei e a Lutaas Carlos Lyra
2023
Samuel Waineras Self (archive footage)
2022
2020
Garoto - Vivo Sonhandoas Self
2019
Memórias do Grupo Opiniãoas Self
2017
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocasas Self
2015
2013
Dossiê Jangoas Self
2009
2008
2007
2005
Vinicius de Moraesas Self
2005
2004
MPB dos Tempos da Repressãoas Self
2002
1999
1998
The PatriotMusic
1984
Para Viver Um Grande AmorTheatre Play, Music
1979
1974
The Sign of Scorpioas Eduardo
1972
1966
The Priest and the GirlMusical, Music
1963
Gimba, Presidente dos ValentesOriginal Music Composer
1963
Pretty But WickedMusic
1962
Five Times FavelaOriginal Music Composer