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The
Brazilian Sound: Culture Planet |
A Brief History of Bossa Nova
by Chris McGowan &
Ricardo Pessanha
(An Excerpt From:
The
Brazilian Sound)
Bossa
Nova exploded in popularity in 1959 -- in Brazil with the success of Gilberto's
album Chega de Saudade and internationally with the release of Marcel Camus's
award-winning film Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus).
The soundtrack of the latter featured songs by Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes,
and Luiz Bonfá.
Read about bossa nova in The Brazilian Sound
The
Brazilian Sound (U.S.)
Brazilian Sound (Canada)
Brazilian Sound (U.K.)
Brazilian Sound
(Japan)
Brazilian Sound (Germany)
Le Son Du Brésil (France)
Also See:
Tamba Trio Biography
