Carlos Lyra

Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa (Rio de Janeiro, May 11, 1933 – Rio de Janeiro, December 16, 2023) was a Brazilian singer, composer and guitarist. Along with Roberto Menescal, he was one of the young figures of bossa nova. It was part of a more activist bossa nova, proposing the return of the rhythm to its roots in samba.

Carlos Lyra is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Dossiê Jango (2013), Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005), O Som do Vinil (2007), O Canto Livre de Nara Leão (2022), Nos Tempos da Vaselina (1979), The Patriot (1998), Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer (1999), Eu Transo, Ela Transa (1972). The recorded credits span 1959 to 2024, including 24 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.