The Latin Recording Academy Statement On Emilio Santiago

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Latin Recording Academy) Latin GRAMMY winner Emílio Santiago was one of Brazil's most romantic voices, with a career spanning more than four decades and such memorable hits as "Saigon," "Lembra De Mim," "Vai E Vem," and "Verdade Chinesa."
Recognized as one of the first Brazilian artists to contribute to the Música Popular Brasileira movement of the '70s, he was an ongoing champion in protecting the native rhythms of his country such as samba and bossa nova and launched a new movement known as Aquarela Brasileira, a seven-part music series preserving the legendary sound of MPB.
It is with sadness that we bid farewell to this remarkable velvet voice artist, and our deepest condolences are extended to his family, friends, colleagues, and fans.

Gabriel Abaroa Jr.
President/CEO
The Latin Recording Academy