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| Birth name | Roberto Carlos Braga[1] |
| Born | April 19, 1941 |
| Origin | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil |
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| Years active | 1951–present |
| Website | robertocarlos |
Roberto Carlos Braga (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁoˈbɛʁtu ˈkaʁlus]; born April 19, 1941) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, also known as "King of Latin Music" or simply "the King".[2] Most of his songs were written in partnership with his friend, singer and songwriter Erasmo Carlos (no relation). Roberto Carlos has sold over 70 million albums around the world.[3][4] He is considered one of the most influential artists in Brazil, being cited as a source of inspiration by many artists and bands. His net worth is estimated at US$160 million.[5]
- ^ Araújo, Paulo Cesar de (2006). Roberto Carlos em Detalhes (in Portuguese). São Paulo: Editora Planeta. pp. 17–20. ISBN 9788576652281.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "Roberto Carlos começa turnê". O Pioneiro (in Portuguese): 5. May 5, 1994. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Saiba mais sobre a vida e carreira de Roberto Carlos". Revistaepoca.globo.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "'Fortuna de Roberto Carlos'". Cmjornal.xl.pt. Retrieved August 23, 2015.