Not to sound like a broken record, but I'll say it again: the variety of creative expression in what is inadequately labeled "Latin music" continues to astound me. From the bossa ...

Astrud Gilberto died at the age of 83, according to the Associated Press. The story of her career as a singer is one of the most fascinating tales, if not the most unexpected. She was married then to ...

There is so much music to catch up on as Austinites defrost from the flash freeze earlier this week. What’s better than thawing to some tunes after fleeing from the bitter cold? Lucky for us, this ...

Bossa nova band Nossas Novas instills the different cultural backgrounds of each member in their music. "All of us come together to make sure we honor traditional style, but add our own modern spin to ...

Relax River's elevator music is a classic by now! These jazzy vibes may be used anywhere, even out of the elevators: an amazing selection of easy listening music perfect for any situation Bossa Nova ...

Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian-born musician who brought bossa nova music to a global audience in the 1960s, died on Thursday, Sept. 5, in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 83. The renowned musician’s ...

Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, who in her 20s recorded “The Girl from Ipanema” and became an international star, has died, according to social media posts from her granddaughter and on behalf of ...

In a quaint bungalow humming with Portuguese, a cool breeze of lilting harmonies and rhythmic bounce invites a leisurely sway to the tranquility of bossa nova. It’s a modern take on a sound pioneered ...