Isis Bez Birolo was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1903. In 1922, she co-founded a band under her own name, with guitar, cello, and piano backing her vocals. The group's name referenced the Egyptian goddess Isis, which seemed to signal an interest in renewal and new beginnings.
Her music mixed Brazilian rhythms with jazz and classical touches, though it's hard to pin down exactly. The lyrics often dealt with social and political themes, like gender and class.
Songs like "Amor Em Estações" and "Casa Comigo" are among those that have lasted.
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