Bossa Nova legend João Gilberto died at his home in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 at the age of 88. Together with composer Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto pioneered a “new wave” in Brazilian popular music ...

A decade or more younger than the composer / musicians in the first wave of bossa nova artists, Antonio Adolfo began recording under his own name towards the end of the 1960s. Better known as a ...

She was best-known for the 1964 album “Poor Little Rich Girl.” She died of Covid-19. By Michael Astor This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. Read ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Joao Gilberto, a ...

I think I know a fair amount about Brazilian music. I’ve been following the music for a long time, have visited Brazil like eight or nine times, and love the music, culture, and country. Brazil is ...

Brazilian music has produced world-famous artists in a multitude of genres, from metal and funk to bossa nova and classical music. Here are five Brazilian artists you really need to know (and listen ...

Embratur, the Brazilian Tourist Office has today unveiled plans for a free festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bossa Nova at London’s South Bank on 6th July 2008, part of the Coin Street ...