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Nara Leão
The muse of Bossa Nova who hosted the movement's first gatherings in her Copacabana apartment.
▲ Steady·Score +18
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Best Bossa Nova Artists of All Time
Brazil's most elegant musical export — the cool, intimate fusion of samba and jazz that seduced the world.
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Elis Regina
Brazil's most beloved female voice — emotional, powerful and deeply expressive.
▲ Steady·Score +14
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Gilberto Gil
Brazilian Minister of Culture and musical genius who revolutionised Brazilian music.
▲ Steady·Score +12
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Stan Getz
The American saxophonist who brought Bossa Nova to global audiences with Jazz Samba.
▲ Steady·Score +10
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Astrud Gilberto
Her English version of The Girl from Ipanema became one of the most played songs ever.
▲ Steady·Score +10
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Carlos Lyra
Bossa Nova pioneer who merged political consciousness with musical elegance.
▲ Steady·Score +9
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Caetano Veloso
Tropicália pioneer who took Bossa Nova into experimental, political territory.
▲ Steady·Score +9
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João Gilberto
The father of Bossa Nova — his whispered voice and guitar invented the genre in 1958.
▲ Steady·Score +8
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Antônio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim)
Composed The Girl from Ipanema and Garota de Ipanema — Bossa Nova's greatest songwriter.
▲ Steady·Score +8
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Bebel Gilberto
João's daughter who brought Bossa Nova into the electronic lounge era beautifully.
▲ Steady·Score +4
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Vinicius de Moraes
Poet and lyricist who co-wrote The Girl from Ipanema — Bossa Nova's soul.
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Roberto Carlos
The King of Brazilian popular music — bridging Bossa Nova and romantic ballads.
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