Gilda de Barros

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1953–1964

Genres

samba-canção, bolero, baião, marchinha, fox

Biography

Gilda de Barros was a Brazilian singer who stood out in the music scene during the 1950s and 1960s. Married to trombonist Raul de Barros, her career was marked by recordings of samba-canção, baião, bolero, and marchinhas.

Her artistic journey included stints at various radio and television stations, in addition to being part of the cast of Rádio Mayrink Veiga. Gilda de Barros was also one of the candidates for Queen of the Mulatas on the show "Trem da Alegria", hosted by Heber Bôscoli, Iara Salles, and Lamartine Babo.

Among her most notable phonographic recordings are the baião "Remador" (1953), the bolero "Aquelas frases lindas" (with Raul de Barros and his orchestra), the samba-canção "Eu sou a outra" (1953), and "Lavadeiras de Portugal" (1956), accompanied by Tom Jobim's orchestra. Her work contributes to the rich tapestry of Brazilian popular music.