Erasmo Carlos

Erasmo Carlos
Carlos in 2015
Background information
Born
Erasmo Esteves

(1941-06-05)5 June 1941
Died22 November 2022(2022-11-22) (aged 81)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, actor
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1958–2022
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Erasmo Carlos (born Erasmo Esteves; 5 June 1941 – 22 November 2022) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, most closely associated with his friend and longtime collaborator Roberto Carlos (no relation). Together, they created many chart hits including "É proibido fumar", "Sentado à beira do caminho", "Além do horizonte", "Amigo" and "Festa de arromba".

A core member of the Jovem Guarda ("Young Guard") scene of 1960s Brazilian pop-rock, Erasmo often appeared on television, in magazines and feature films with fellow teen idols Roberto Carlos and Wanderléa.