Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer best known for “The Girl From Ipanema,” has died, according to the Guardian. She was 83. Gilberto was awarded the Latin Jazz USA Award for Lifetime Achievement in ...
According to its co-writer, Elvis Presley’s “Bossa Nova Baby” wasn’t an authentic example of a genre. The songwriter preferred a different version of “Bossa Nova Baby.” “Bossa Nova Baby” was a hit and ...
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 ...
The smooth sounds of Brazil are set to sweep through the West End Cultural Centre later this month as the Winnipeg Jazz ...