Emílio Santiago

Emílio Santiago was born in Rio de Janeiro and began singing at university festivals while studying law. In 1973, he released his first single and, in 1975, his debut LP, Emílio Santiago. Winning MPB Shell in 1982 with Pelo Amor de Deus strengthened his career. Beginning in 1988, the seven-volume Aquarela Brasileira series brought Brazilian music classics to new audiences. He died in 2013 at age 66.