Helena de Carvalho

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Helena Pinto de Carvalho

Years Active

1929–1931

Genres

samba, marcha, canção folclórica

Instruments

voice

Biography

Helena de Carvalho was a Brazilian singer who rose to prominence in the early 1930s. Born in São Paulo in 1909, she began her artistic career in radio in 1929, quickly establishing herself as a notable voice in Brazilian popular music.

Her recording career began in 1930 with the Victor label, releasing sambas and popular songs. She was also an actress, participating in "Coisas Nossas" (1931), considered the first sound film produced in Brazil. Throughout her brief career, she recorded a total of six records, featuring twelve songs for Victor and Columbia labels.

De Carvalho's career was tragically cut short when she passed away prematurely in São Paulo on December 5, 1937, at the age of 28 due to a heart attack. Despite her short life, she left a mark on early Brazilian radio and cinema.