Durval Lélys Explained

Durval Lélys
Birth Name:Durval Lelis Tavares
Birth Date:1957 12, mf=yes
Origin:Salvador, BA, Brazil
Instrument:Vocals, electric guitar, harmonica
Genre:Axé
Years Active:1981–present
Label:Universal Music
Sony BMG
Som Livre
Occupation:Musician, songwriter
Associated Acts:Asa de Águia

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.

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