Elza Soares, one of Brazil's most spectacular and beloved pop singers who fused samba, bossa nova and other rhythmic styles and whipped them into a seductive, breezy confection through her charismatic, joyous delivery, died on January 20. She was 91. [Photo above of Elza Soares]
In addition to her stunning beauty and fluid stage presence, she was able to…
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