Who is Arlindo Cruz's wife and children? Meet the singer's family
Samba singer Arlindo Cruz died this Friday, the 8th, at the age of 66. Composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, the "perfect samba singer" is one of the main names in the musical genre, being responsible for the composition of almost 700 songs.
Arlindo's health had been in a delicate state since 2017. That year, he suffered a stroke and suffered several after-effects—he lost movement and the ability to speak—and subsequently retired from the stage.
Despite the challenges, Arlindo's family has remained by his side for the past eight years. His wife, Babi Cruz , and his children, Arlindinho and Flora Cruz , have updated the samba singer's fans on his health and celebrated his legacy on social media .
See below who's who in Arlindo Cruz's family:
Babi CruzArlindo and Babi Cruz have been together for almost four decades, but only married in 2012. When they met, she was 15 and a flag bearer at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Since then, the two have been through ups and downs, but they've remained united.
Babi became a businesswoman and producer, even collaborating on Arlindo's samba compositions. She is the mother of the samba singer's two children, Arlindinho and Flora.
After her husband's stroke, Babi stayed by his side. However, she became embroiled in controversy when she revealed she was dating another man—André Caetano. Despite the criticism, Babi was supported by her family and always made it clear that Arlindo was her priority.
ArlindinhoArlindo's eldest son followed in his father's musical footsteps, becoming a respected samba artist. A multi-instrumentalist since childhood, Arlindinho composed his first samba at age 13. It wasn't until 2009, however, that he launched his career as an artist. At the time, he was a member of the group Bambas de Berço .
His main contribution to music, however, came during Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Arlindinho became an expert in composing samba enredos, providing his services to schools such as União da Ilha do Governador, Império Serrano, and Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, winning the championship several years ago. At 33, the singer is releasing a series of albums titled Arlindinho das Antigas , re-recording hits from his career.
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At 22, Flora Cruz is Arlindo Cruz's youngest daughter. She, mother to 5-year-old Ridan, is an influencer who discusses fashion, self-esteem, and motherhood. In 2024, she was a contestant on the reality show "A Fazenda 16." However, she was the 11th contestant eliminated from the show. Flora is also the CEO of her father's official product brand, Lojão Meu Lugar.
