Carlos José Ramos dos Santos (22 September 1934 – 9 May 2020), better known as simply Carlos José, was a Brazilian singer-songwriter of the genre seresta.
Life He started his singing career at Um Instante Maestro, a radio program created by Flávio Cavalcanti and broadcast at Rádio Nacional Rio de Janeiro.
Active from 1957 to 2020, José released eight studio albums and one extended play from 1959 to 2005, with two of them being a compilation of greatest hits.
Aside from musical career, Carlos José also had a law degree, and practiced law for a couple of years before giving up to pursue a full time musical career.
Personal life and death On 9 May 2020, José died in Rio de Janeiro due to complications brought on by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
At the time of his death, José was married to Vera Goulart. José also had two heirs from his previous marriage to journalist Maria D'Ajuda.
Discography Studio albums Year Album Album details 1959 LP Carlos José Label: Odeon Records Format: Vinyl 1960 Carlos José Canta Para Você Label: Continental Records Format: Vinyl 1963 A Poesia de Caymmi va voz de Carlos José Label: Continental Records Format: Vinyl 1965 LP Carlos José Label: CBS Records International Format: Vinyl 1972 LP Carlos José Label: CBS Records International Format: Vinyl 1974 LP Carlos José Label: Polydor Records Format: Vinyl 1977 Os Grandes Sucessos de Carlos José Label: CBS Records International Format: Vinyl 2005 20 Super Sucessos de Carlos José – Vol. 2 Label: Polydisc Format: CD
Extended plays Year Album Album details 1975 CPD: Carlos JoséLabel: RCA Records Format: Vinyl
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