Bossa Nova

Arose in the early 1960s as a softer, slower version of the samba. Compositions by Antonio Carlos Jobim such as "The Girl from Ipanema" were eagerly adopted by jazz players in the US and worldwide. Bossa continues to influence jazz and popular music into the 21st century.

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Verve Jazz History: Bossa Nova - Concise summary from the label lists leading composers and players from the mid-20th century to the present.
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ArtsZone: Bossa Nova - Educational pages accompanying 1999 TV program from the Ovation network offer photos and audio of Brazilian percussion, a harmonic analysis of the song, "Desafinado," bibligraphy, filmography, and extensively annotated links.
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Web Search for Bossa Nova Latin Regional and Ethnic Styles Music Arts - News search for Bossa Nova Latin Regional and Ethnic Styles Music Arts - encyclopedia entries for Bossa Nova Latin Regional and Ethnic Styles Music Arts