Sueli Costa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sueli Costa
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Costa in 2013
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Sueli Correa Costa
25 July 1943 |
| Died | 3 March 2023 (aged 79) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Occupation | Singer |
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| Genres | MPB |
Sueli Correa Costa (born July 25, 1943 – died March 3, 2023) was a talented Brazilian singer, songwriter, and composer. She was known for creating many popular songs and performing them.
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About Sueli Costa's Early Life
Sueli Costa was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her family loved music, so she grew up surrounded by it. She started playing the piano when she was just four years old. Later, at age 15, she taught herself to play the guitar.
Sueli Costa's Music Career
How Sueli Costa Started Composing
Sueli Costa began her career as a composer in 1960. One of her first songs was "Balãozinho," which was a bossa nova song. Bossa nova is a cool, calm style of Brazilian music.
In 1967, she became very famous for her song "Por exemplo você." She wrote this song for the singer Nara Leão. This song helped Sueli Costa become well-known.
Famous Singers Who Performed Sueli's Songs
Many famous Brazilian singers recorded songs that Sueli Costa wrote. Some of these artists include:
- Maria Bethânia
- Elis Regina
- Gal Costa
- Ney Matogrosso
- Simone
- Ivan Lins
- Nana Caymmi
Sueli Costa as a Singer
Sueli Costa started singing professionally in 1975. Her first album was called Sueli Costa. It included popular songs like "Dentro de Mim Mora um Anjo" and "Coração Ateu."
In 1976, she began working closely with a writer named Abel Silva. They created many songs together.
Later Works and Tributes
In 2002, another singer, Lucinha Lins, made a special album to honor Sueli Costa. This album, Canção Brasileira, featured only songs written by Sueli.
Sueli Costa's last album was Sueli Costa Convida. It was recorded live in 2018. This album celebrated her 50 years in music. Sueli Costa passed away in 2023 when she was 79 years old.
Sueli Costa's Albums
Here are some of the albums Sueli Costa released:
- Sueli Costa - 1975
- Sueli Costa - 1977
- Vida de artista - 1978
- Louça final - 1980
- Íntimo - 1984
- Minha arte - 2000
- Amor blue - 2007
- Sueli Costa Convida - 2018
See also
In Spanish: Sueli Costa para niños
