Elis Regina

The Profile

Elis Regina (1945–1982) was a Brazilian singer and a defining voice of MPB. Born in Porto Alegre, she broke through with Arrastão in 1965 and achieved enduring acclaim for her emotive performances and collaborations, notably the album Elis & Tom and her celebrated interpretation of Águas de Março.

Brazilian MPB icon; breakthrough with Arrastão (1965); recorded Elis & Tom (1974) with Antonio Carlos Jobim; renowned for Águas de Março and powerful live shows; active 1961–1982.

A single, glowing review celebrates Elis Regina’s tempestuous energy and epochal take on Águas de Março, highlighting her nicknames Pimentinha and Furacao. Publicly known facts confirm her as a leading Brazilian MPB singer (1945–1982), famed for Arrastão and the classic collaboration with Tom Jobim. The page gathers significant recordings and compilations available on DeBaser.