Erasmo Carlos

Erasmo Carlos
Carlos in 2015
Carlos in 2015
Background information
Birth nameErasmo Esteves
Born(1941-06-05)5 June 1941
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died22 November 2022(2022-11-22) (aged 81)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor
Instrument(s)Singer, guitar
Years active1958–2022

Erasmo Carlos (born Erasmo Esteves; 5 June 1941 – 22 November 2022) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, most closely associated with his friend and longtime collaborator Roberto Carlos (no relation).[1] Together, they created many chart hits including "É Proibido Fumar", "Sentado à beira do caminho", "Além do Horizonte", "Amigo" and "Festa de Arromba".[2]

A core member of the Jovem Guarda ("Young Guard") scene of 1960s Brazilian pop-rock, Erasmo often appeared on television, in magazines and feature films with fellow teen idols Roberto Carlos and Wanderléa.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b Neder, Alvaro. "Erasmo Carlos Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  2. ^ McGowan, Chris; Pessanha, Ricardo (1998). The Brazilian sound : samba, bossa nova, and the popular music of Brazil. The Archive of Contemporary Music. Philadelphia : Temple University Press. ISBN 978-1-56639-544-1.
  3. ^ Pacini Hernandez, Deborah; Fernández l'Hoeste, Héctor D.; Zolov, Eric (2004). Rockin' las Américas : the global politics of rock in Latin/o America. The Archive of Contemporary Music. Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press. ISBN 978-0-8229-4226-9.