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.[1] It featured songs from songwriters like Joyce, Lô Borges, 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.[2][3] At this time, she appeared on his self-titled album on the track "Seriado".[4]
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.[5]
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.[6] She was also well known for her cover of "Adeus Batucada," or "Farewell Batucada" in English.[7]
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.[8]
Death
Célia died in 2017 due to lung cancer, after being hospitalized for a month.[1][9]
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)