Claudette Soares dies, aged 91, in São Paulo

Singer Claudette Soares died this Friday (13), in São Paulo, aged 91. Claudette was one of the great interpreters of Brazilian popular music and helped to spread Bossa Nova.

Surrounded by music partners, Claudette Soares made her last public appearance in São Paulo three days ago. It was the presentation of the new album. Singer Alaíde Costa, a lifelong friend, was there:

"I can't find words like that to translate my feelings, you know? Losing a friend of 70 years is not easy."

His career spanned more than 80 years. Claudette Soares, from Rio de Janeiro, started singing as a child on the radio and, throughout her life, collected hits and titles. She was the little princess of baião, in the 1960s, the owner of bossa. He worked with great composers.

"He had a very breathy, very fine, very chic voice. I remember it as one of the most beautiful things that came through my musical training", says singer and composer Guilherme Arantes.

"De Tanto Amor", a song composed by Roberto Carlos, became a classic in her voice.

Claudette Soares dies, aged 91, in São Paulo — Photo: Jornal Nacional/ Reproduction

Claudette Soares lived in Arujá, in Greater São Paulo, and was in the capital of São Paulo because of her new album, released this Friday (13). Her schedule was full. He would spend the day giving interviews, but he didn't wake up. The singer died in her sleep, aged 91. He had time to do something for the first time in his life. "O Mundo é Ruim Pra Quem Não Sabe Esperar" is the only album in his career with only new songs.

"She wanted it to come out, she was thinking about the show, what the show would be like. She would be proud of the ending she gave to the story", says Marcus Preto, co-producer of the album.

"He's singing while standing on stage, learning, memorizing, wanting to do different things. It's a blessing", said Claudette Soares.