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Brazilian samba legend Elza Soares, 81, performs in a concert for her recent album "Deus e Mulher" ("God is a woman"), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 28, 2018. - Time seems to run at a different pace for Elza Soares, whose powerful voice is an integral part of Brazilian music. Her sheer longevity and extraordinarily dramatic personal life -- including multiple tragedies and a turbulent marriage to the much-loved footballer Garrincha -- have made her nothing less than a national figure. (Photo by Carl DE SOUZA / AFP) (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Brazilian samba legend Elza Soares, 81, performs in a concert for her recent album "Deus e Mulher" ("God is a woman"), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 28, 2018. - Time seems to run at a different pace for Elza Soares, whose powerful voice is an integral part of Brazilian music. Her sheer longevity and extraordinarily dramatic personal life -- including multiple tragedies and a turbulent marriage to the much-loved footballer Garrincha -- have made her nothing less than a national figure. (Photo by Carl DE SOUZA / AFP)        (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)