Bossa Nova Became a Turning Point in Brazilian Culture. João Gilberto Helped Launch It, Smart News
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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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Bossa Nova Brazil: Five Centuries of Change
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João Gilberto, Brazilian bossa nova pioneer, dies at 88 - Los
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Jorge Ben Jor – Brazil Beat
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Bossa Nova: The History Behind Brazil's Quiet Musical Revolution
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Caetano Veloso - News - IMDb
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The History of Bossa Nova - JAS - Jazz Aspen Snowmass
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Music of Brazil - Wikipedia
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Bossa nova, Brazilian, Jazz, Samba
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The Latin beat: the rhythms and roots of Latin music from bossa
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Media – Juliana Areias – The Bossa Nova Baby