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

Career

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. It featured songs from songwriters like Joyce,

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, 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. At this time, she appeared on his self-titled album on the track "Seriado". 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. 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. She was also well known for her cover of "Adeus Batucada," or "Farewell Batucada" in English. 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.

Death

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

Discography

Albums

* ''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

* ''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

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

Compilations

* ''15 Anos'' (1986) * ''Célia'' (2011) * ''Outros Românticos'' (2012)

References

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