Carlos José Ramos dos Santos

• Name — Carlos José • Birth Name — Carlos José Ramos dos Santos • Born — 22 September 1934 • Birthplace — São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil • Died — 9 May 2020 • Place of death — Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Instrument — Vocals • Genre — Seresta • Years Active — 1957–2020 • Label — Polydor Records, Odeon Records, Continental Records, CBS Records International, RCA Records, Polydisc

He started his singing career at Um Instante Maestro, a radio program created by Flávio Cavalcanti and broadcast at Rádio Nacional Rio de Janeiro. Active from 1957 to 2020, José released eight studio albums and one extended play from 1959 to 2005, with two of them being a compilation of greatest hits. Aside from musical career, Carlos José also had a law degree, and practiced law for a couple of years before giving up to pursue a full time musical career.

On 9 May 2020, José died in Rio de Janeiro due to complications brought on by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. At the time of his death, José was married to Vera Goulart. José also had two heirs from his previous marriage to journalist Maria D'Ajuda.

• Year — Album — Album details • 1959 — LP Carlos José — * Label: Odeon Records * Format: Vinyl • 1960 — Carlos José Canta Para Você — * Label: Continental Records * Format: Vinyl • 1963 — A Poesia de Caymmi va voz de Carlos José — * Label: Continental Records * Format: Vinyl • 1965 — LP Carlos José — * Label: CBS Records International * Format: Vinyl • 1972 — LP Carlos José — * Label: CBS Records International * Format: Vinyl • 1974 — LP Carlos José — * Label: Polydor Records * Format: Vinyl • 1977 — Os Grandes Sucessos de Carlos José — * Label: CBS Records International * Format: Vinyl • 2005 — 20 Super Sucessos de Carlos José – Vol. 2 — * Label: Polydisc * Format: CD

• Year — Album — Album details • 1975 — CPD: Carlos José — * Label: RCA Records * Format: Vinyl