Elcio Dias and Elisa Dias were a Brazilian duo best known for their 1973 song 'Romaria.' Elcio wrote the lyrics about a pilgrimage to the Bom Jesus da Lapa shrine, and Elisa's vocals gave it a quiet, haunting quality that connected with listeners. The song became a classic in Brazil, though some critics at the time questioned its religious themes.
They released several albums in the 1970s, including 'Romaria' in 1973 and 'Luar de Romaria' in 1977. Their other songs include 'Arrumação' and 'Cantiga de Amigo,' which share the duo's gentle, folk-inspired sound. Elcio, born in Recife in 1945, met Elisa in 1965, and they worked together for decades without other permanent members.
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