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Elza Soares (June 23, 1930 - January 20, 2022) was a celebrated Brazilian samba recording artist born and raised in a favela in Rio de Janeiro. She gained recognition after participating in a singing contest, receiving the highest marks, and later became popular with her first single, "Se Acaso Você Chegasse," where she incorporated elements of jazz into samba. Soares moved to São Paulo to perform in theaters and nightclubs, establishing her trademark husky voice. In the 1960s, she represented Brazil at the 1962 Football World Cup in Chile and toured Argentina with Mercedes Batista. Throughout her career, she released several hit singles, including "Boato," "Cadeira Vazia," "Só Danço Samba," "Mulata Assanhada," and "Aquarela Brasileira." Her albums, such as "A Bossa Negra" and "Elza Pede Passagem," received critical acclaim, with the latter being recognized as a classic of the "samba-soul" sound. Soares earned a Grammy nomination for her 2002 album "Do Cóccix Até O Pescoço," which featured collaborations with notable Brazilian artists. In 2004, she released "Vivo Feliz," which included the homage to her city, "Rio de Janeiro." She continued to collaborate with contemporary artists, including Seu Jorge, and released "A Mulher do Fim do Mundo" in 2016. Additionally, she

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