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Brazilian Vocalist: Dóris Monteiro (1934-2023)

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Marc Myers
Feb 10, 2025
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Dóris Monteiro was a Brazilian radio and recording vocalist and actress who became a national star before the bossa nova emerged on LPs in 1957. Once the pop craze took hold, Monteiro switched to the genre and had many hit albums and television appearances.

What I love about her voice is her relaxed, lyrical approach and her superb song choices. Miraculo…

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