Regininha

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Regina Amália Serra de Souza

Years Active

1966–present

Genres

MPB, bossa nova, samba

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Regina Amália Serra de Souza, artistically known as Regininha, was a Brazilian singer and songwriter born in Rio de Janeiro on October 1, 1945. Her musical career began in 1966 when she participated in the Musicanossa event, presenting her composition "Ipanema". Regininha gained prominence between 1968 and 1969 as a member of the group "A Turma da Pilantragem", becoming known for her participation in the song "Primavera", by Carlos Lyra and Vinicius de Moraes. In 1970, she joined the trio "Umas e Outras" and began her solo career, releasing the hit "Teletema", the theme song of the Rede Globo telenovela "Véu de Noiva".

Throughout her career, Regininha also worked as a backing vocalist on recordings by various renowned Brazilian music artists, including Alceu Valença, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Chico Buarque, and Edu Lobo. Her discography includes the double EP "Regininha", released in 1979, and the album "Às Vozes do Jingle", from 1981. In addition to her career as a singer, Regininha worked in advertising, recording jingles and voice-overs, and participated in the advertising production company Zurana.

Regininha is recognized for her versatility and contribution to Brazilian popular music, moving between bossa nova, samba, and MPB. Her interpretation of "Teletema" became a milestone, being later re-recorded by other artists. The artist remained active in music, having participated in projects such as "50 Anos de Música" in 1985. Regininha passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 81.

Discography

• Regininha Com a Turma da Pilantragem – Me Ajuda que a Voz Não Dá!!! (1969)
• As Vozes Do Jingle