Eliana Pittman, born Eliana Leite da Silva on August 14, 1945, in Rio de Janeiro, is a distinguished Brazilian singer and actress renowned for her soulful voice and dynamic performances. Mentored by her stepfather, jazz saxophonist Booker Pittman, she began her musical journey in the early 1960s, blending jazz, bossa nova, and samba. Her 1966 hit "Tristeza" catapulted her to fame across South America. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Pittman captivated audiences worldwide, performing in countries such as France, Italy, Japan, the United States, Spain, and Venezuela. Her eclectic style and vocal virtuosity have solidified her status as a prominent figure in Brazilian music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliana_Pittman?utm_source=openai))