Durval Lélys

Durval Lélys (born December 6, 1957) is a Brazilian musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and lyricist. He is best known as the frontman of the Salvador (Brazil)-based axé band Asa de Águia. Durval is well known as being one of the main personas from the Brazilian carnival.

Durval Lélys
Durval Lélys on stage
Background information
Birth nameDurval Lelis Tavares
Born (1957-12-06) December 6, 1957
OriginSalvador, BA, Brazil
GenresAxé
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, electric guitar, harmonica
Years active1987–present
LabelsUniversal Music
Sony BMG
Som Livre
Associated actsAsa de Águia
Websitewww.durvallelys.com.br

Before starting his professional music career, he got a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). He has sculpting and a designing as side activities. On his leisure time his an avid surfer and practitioner of SwáSthya Yôga. Durval is married and has two children.


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