About Bira
Lived 1934 – 2019 (aged 85). Bira was a Brazilian musician and bassist.
Ubirajara Penacho dos Reis (5 September 1934 – 22 December 2019), better known as Bira, was a Brazilian musician and bassist. He was best known for being a member of the house band of the talk shows Jô Soares Onze e Meia, broadcast on SBT, and Programa do Jô, broadcast on Rede Globo, both presented by Jô Soares.
Bira died on 22 December 2019, after suffering a stroke.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bira?
Brazilian musician (1934-2019)
When was Bira born?
Bira was born on 5 September 1934 in Salvador.
When did Bira die?
Bira died on 22 December 2019.
What was Bira's occupation?
Bira was a musician and bassist.
What nationality was Bira?
Bira was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bira. https://biography.guide/bira/
MLA: "Bira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bira/.
Chicago: "Bira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bira/.
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