Elza Soares, Who Pushed the Boundaries of Brazilian Music, Dies at 91

She rose from a favela in Rio to samba stardom in the 1960s. But her career was later overshadowed by an affair with a famous soccer player that became a national scandal.

Michael Astor
Author: Michael Astor

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