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On ‘João’, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto honors her late father, bossa nova giant João Gilberto
1 year, 4 months ago

On ‘João’, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto honors her late father, bossa nova giant João Gilberto

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Since the start of her career, New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has put out albums rooted in the South American nation’s rich musical history. And yet, the 57-year-old artist, who splits her time between New York and Rio de Janeiro, is not too comfortable performing some of her father’s hit songs — such as “Fly, My …

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‘He made sure that she got nothing’: The sad story of Astrud Gilberto, the face of bossa nova
2 years, 10 months ago

‘He made sure that she got nothing’: The sad story of Astrud Gilberto, the face of bossa nova

The Independent  

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Joao Gilberto: Bossa nova master who crystallised the genre’s breezy, intimate sound
5 years, 5 months ago

Joao Gilberto: Bossa nova master who crystallised the genre’s breezy, intimate sound

The Independent  

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João Gilberto, the man from Ipanema
5 years, 5 months ago

João Gilberto, the man from Ipanema

The Hindu  

On July 6, the world lost one of its foremost musical ambassadors. Guitarist and singer João Gilberto, 88, was often called the father of bossa nova, a style that smoothly blends Brazilian samba with jazz and even danceable pop elements. Female vocalists have sung it as ‘The Boy From Ipanema’, a version popularised by the great Ella Fitzgerald and Gilberto’s …

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How João Gilberto's Music Sparked An Aesthetic Revolution
5 years, 6 months ago

How João Gilberto's Music Sparked An Aesthetic Revolution

NPR  

How João Gilberto's Music Sparked An Aesthetic Revolution toggle caption Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images From a casual distance, the music of João Gilberto sounds like it might belong to that ancient realm known as "easy listening." YouTube Those early recordings, particularly his 1958 take on Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Chega de Saudade/No More Blues," had a meteor-like impact on the musicians …

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Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto dies at 88
5 years, 6 months ago

Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto dies at 88

Associated Press  

RIO 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 …

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Joao Gilberto dead: Brazilian bossa nova legend dies, aged 88
5 years, 6 months ago

Joao Gilberto dead: Brazilian bossa nova legend dies, aged 88

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazilian musician and composer Joao …

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