Cássia Eller

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Cassia Eler

Years Active

1989–2001

Genres

rock, MPB, pop, blues, samba

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Cassia Rejane Eller was a prominent Brazilian singer and musician, celebrated for her powerful gravelly voice and musical eclecticism. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, she became one of the defining figures of Brazilian rock, seamlessly blending rock energy with MPB, pop, blues, and samba influences throughout her career. Her breakthrough came after recording a demo of a song by Renato Russo, leading to her self-titled debut album in 1990 and cementing her legacy with iconic releases like the massive bestseller Acústico MTV.

Over her active career, Eller collaborated with and interpreted works by numerous musical greats, including Cazuza, Rita Lee, Marisa Monte, and Caetano Veloso. Known for her electrifying live performances and distinct artistic persona, she performed at major events such as Rock in Rio III. Despite her untimely death at the age of 39 in December 2001, she left an enduring impact on Brazilian popular culture and remains revered as one of the country's greatest vocalists.

Discography

• Cássia Eller (1990)
• O Marginal (1992)
• Eles (1992)
• Cássia Eller (1994)
• Ao Vivo (1996)
• Veneno Antimonotonia (1997)
• Veneno Vivo (1998)
• Com Você... Meu Mundo Ficaria Completo (1999)
• Acústico MTV (2001)
• Dez de Dezembro (2002)
• Rock in Rio Ao Vivo (2006)
• Cassia Eller Ao Vivo no Rock in Rio (2011)
• Solo - Do Lado Do Avesso (2012)
• Em Brasília - O Espírito do Som Vol. I - Segredo (2015)
• O Espírito do Som, Vol. 1 (Segredo) (2015)
• Todo Veneno Vivo (2019)
• Cássia Eller & Victor Biglione – In Blues (2022)
• Cássia Reggae (Vol. 3) (2023)