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Carlos Lyra

real name Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa

Carlos Lyra is credited on 2,111 releases across 545 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1956–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,111

Credits

545

Albums

8

Decades active

194

In collections

Biography

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Brazilian singer, guitarist and composer
Born: 11th May 1933 Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Died: 16th December 2023 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Played a key role in the development of bossa nova in the late 50s and performed and composed many Música Popular Brasileira classics. Father of Kay Lyra.

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Credited work

2,111 releases · 545 albums · active 1956–2026

  • Performance · 3,146
  • Other credits · 68
  • Production · 4

Studios: Rio Som · A&R Studios · Cafe Au Go Go · Estudios ION

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