Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto dies at 88
Associated PressRIO DE JANEIRO — Joao Gilberto, a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre that gained global popularity in the 1960s and became an iconic sound of the South American nation, died on Saturday, his son said. With his unique playing style and modern jazz influences, he created the beat that defined bossa nova, helping launch the genre with his song “Bim-Bom.” By 1961, Gilberto had finished the albums that would make bossa nova known around the world: “Chega de Saudade,” ’'Love, A Smile and A Flower,” and “Joao Gilberto.” His 1964 album Getz/Gilberto with U.S. saxophonist Stan Getz sold millions of copies. “It was Joao Gilberto, the greatest genius of Brazilian music, who was the definitive influence on my music,” singer Gal Costa wrote on social media. Journalist and bossa nova expert Ruy Castro called the death of Gilberto a “monumental” loss.
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