Antonio Adolfo – Bossa 65: Celebrating Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal (AAM Music, 2023) Antonio Adolfo, a renowned Brazilian musician, has released his latest album…
A Celebration of Bossa Nova’s Carlos Lyra and Roberto Menescal
Tag: bossa nova
Bossa Nova: The Sensual Fusion of Rhythms that Revolutionized Brazilian Music
Bossa Nova is a Brazilian musical genre that emerged in the late 1950s. It combined traditional Brazilian music and rhythms; American jazz; and Portuguese lyrics…
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…
Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77
Singer and songwriter Gal Costa, one of the finest vocalists in Brazil, passed away on November 9, 2022, in São Paulo. She was 77 years…
Anne Walsh’s Splendid Celebration of Astrud Gilberto
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: João Donato:
Pianist and composer João Donato de Oliveira Neto, better known as João Donato, was born on August 17, 1934 in Rio Branco, State of Acre,…
Samba and Bossa Nova from France
Sambuca – Luz (Prodastar, 2020) Sambuca is a France-based duo. Virtuoso musician Roberto Stimoli (7-string guitar) and Irene Amata (vocals) play samba, bossa nova and…
Delightful Jazz Guitar Versions of Jobim Classics
Albare – Albare Plays Jobim (Alfi Records, 2020) Albare Plays Jobim presents exquisite instrumental jazz guitar versions of Jobim’s bossa nova classics. Albare (Albert Dadon)…
Summer Samba: The Girl From Ipanema on Video
UMe and Verve have put tother a mouth watering set of Brazilian samba and bossa nova classic summer hits paired with colorful animated videos. The…
Composer Sergio Mendes Delivers More Brazilian Joy and Celebration
Sergio Mendes – In the Key of Joy (Concord Records, 2020) One of the iconic names in Brazilian music, Sergio Mendes, returns with a large…