Released in 1964, the father of Brazilian bossa nova João Gilberto and famous American saxophonist Stan Getz collaborated to ...

Not to sound like a broken record, but I'll say it again: the variety of creative expression in what is inadequately labeled ...

In early 1960 a new Brazilian movie called “Black Orpheus” opened at the Capri Theater on Huntington Avenue. The theater would be torn down two years later, but America’s love affair with the gentle ...

Fusing pop, jazz and psychedelic rock, he helped craft the landmark album “Clube da Esquina.” His music inspired artists from Herbie Hancock to Paul Simon.

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 ...

Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes has died at age 83, his family confirmed in a statement. Along with his band, Brasil ’66, Mendes helped bring bossa nova music to the global mainstream in the 1960s.

Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian bossa nova legend who became a Grammy-winning international star with his band Brasil ’66, has died at the age of 83. The musician’s family confirmed he died September 5 ...

Sergio Mendes, the innovative and influential pianist, composer and arranger who was one of Brazil’s earliest contemporary crossover artists, died Thursday in Los Angeles, his family has confirmed. No ...

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

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Off the strength of her Joni Mitchell program from last winter, Syracuse singer Maria DeAngelis will put together a night of bossa nova songs on Jan. 19 at Jazz Central, 440 E. Washington St., ...

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 ...