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Obituaries

Iconic Voice of Bossa Nova, Astrud Gilberto, Passes Away at 83

Renowned Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto, whose ethereal rendition of “The Girl from Ipanema” captivated audiences worldwide during the 1960s bossa nova era, has passed away…

Album reviews

Anne Walsh’s Splendid Celebration of Astrud Gilberto

Angel Romero August 13, 2022 No Comments Anne Walsh Astrud Gilberto bossa nova Brazilian music world jazz

Anne Walsh – The Astrud Project (A to Zink Music, 2022) As the album title indicates, “The Astrud Project” is a recording dedicated to the…

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Astrud Gilberto

Angel Romero February 22, 2018 No Comments Astrud Gilberto bossa nova Brazil Jazz

Astrud Gilberto was the legendary Brazilian singer sometimes referred to as The Girl from Ipanema. She was also known as The Queen of bossa nova.…