This archive report was first published on 7 July 2019.
Brazilian Bossa Nova Pioneer Joao Gilberto Dead at 88 ¶
Published on July 7, 2019
Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto has died at the age of 88. He was a renowned musician and composer who played a significant role in popularizing the bossa nova genre globally.
Joao Gilberto was born on June 10, 1931, in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. He began his music career in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his unique style, which blended traditional Brazilian music with jazz and samba.
Gilberto's most famous song, 'The Girl from Ipanema,' was released in 1964 and became a huge success worldwide. He also collaborated with other famous musicians, including Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto.
Joao Gilberto's death was announced on July 6, 2019, and he is survived by his wife, Astrud Gilberto, and their children.
