Rosàlia de Souza, born in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, is a celebrated Brazilian bossa nova singer renowned for her silk-smooth vocals and modern sensibility. After moving to Italy at 21, she studied music theory, Cuban percussion, and jazz in Rome. With thirteen albums to her name, de Souza has collaborated with icons like Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal, bringing the essence of 1960s Rio into the present. Her performances bridge deep-rooted Brazilian traditions with jazz explorations, captivating audiences worldwide. ([ccmusic.com](https://www.ccmusic.com/rosalia-de-souza-quarteto-55/717101854325?utm_source=openai))