Bossa Nova Became a Turning Point in Brazilian Culture. João
The musician, who died at 88, developed the understated style in his sister's bathroom, launching the cool, sophisticated sound to international acclaim
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João Gilberto, an Architect of Bossa Nova, Is Dead at 88 - The New York Times
Bossa Nova: The Brazilian Musical Phenomenon that Still Carries Cultural Significance
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Astrud Gilberto spread bossa nova to a welcoming world – but got little love back in Brazil
Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto dies at 88
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