João da
João Gilberto was a Brazilian musician and composer known for being a pioneer of the bossa nova genre. He found international popularity in the 1960s with his unique guitar style that mixed traditional samba music with modern jazz influences. His collaborations, such as the one with American saxophone player Stan Getz, sold millions of copies and won international praise. However, for the past decade, João Gilberto lived alone in Rio de Janeiro, struggling with mental health and financial issues until his death at 88.
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