Aldir Blanc dies of Covid-19. Photo: Divulgação
Brazilian music has lost 73-year-old author and songwriter Aldir Blanc to Covid-19.
He had been in intensive care since April 15, when he tested positive for the coronavirus. His career spanned more than 50 years, including a body of work of over 500 song lyrics — including some of Brazil’s most popular hits, such as 1979’s “O Bêbado e o Equilibrista.” Immortalized by the voice of the late singer Elis Regina, the song was considered an anthem by opponents of the 1964-1985 military dictatorship.
Mr. Blanc lived in Rio de Janeiro, a state that has confirmed 11,139 infections and 1,019 deaths.
Newspaper Folha de S. Paulo compiled a selection of Aldir Blanc’s songs on Spotify, which we have published below.
The city of Rio de Janeiro estimates that a Madonna concert this Saturday on Copacabana…
Latin America’s trend of banning opposition candidates from elections has caught on in an ever-growing…
The São Paulo City Council on Thursday approved legislation authorizing Brazil’s largest city to sign…
The preliminary report on AI regulations presented to Brazil’s Senate last week provides a middle-of-the-road…
In 2000, Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher had just racked up his 41st race win,…
Overall, the worldwide economic outlook has improved according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and…