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Blame It on the Bossa Nova: Jazz Samba's 50th Birthday

Chris McGowan | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Joao Gilberto, Buddy Deppendschmidt, Stan Getz, Brazil, Bossa Nova, Jazz Bossa, Girl From Ipanema, Charlie Byrd, Jazz Samba, Desafinado, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Creed Taylor, Brazilian Music, Brazilian Jazz, Samba, Arts News
Chris McGowan

2012-04-17-StanGetzJoeCharlie111111.jpg Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd's album Jazz Samba, which launched the bossa nova craze in the United States, celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.

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WATCH: Mike Tyson Serenades 'Girl From Ipanema'

Posted 02.04.2012

Read More: Andy Cohen, Mike Tyson, Girl From Ipanema, Video, Bv-Video, Brazil, Bv-Pop-Culture-Entertainment, Black Voices News

If you thought Mike Tyson's singing number in "Hangover 2" was a fluke, think again. The former heavyweight champ managed to catch the eye of Brazilia...

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Two Musical Giants Left Us On December 8: Lennon & Jobim

Chris McGowan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Leonard Feather, Beatles, Getz/Gilberto, John Lennon, Bossa Nova, Girl From Ipanema, Jazz Samba, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Tom Jobim, Aguas De Marco, Chega De Saudade, Desafinado, Black Orpheus, Music, Entertainment News
Chris McGowan

Their songs were the soundtracks for generations who lived during days when it seemed as though anything were possible and a great leap forward was about to occur.

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Blame It on the Bossa Nova: 50 Years of Sublime Music

Chris McGowan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Stan Getz, Brazil, Bossa Nova, Girl From Ipanema, Charlie Byrd, Jazz Bossa, Desafinado, Jazz Samba, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Brazilian Music, Samba, Tom Jobim, Mpb, Rosa Passos, Chega De Saudade, Leila Pinheiro, Celso Fonseca, Carlos Lyra, Entertainment News
Chris McGowan

Bossa Nova has been celebrating its fiftieth birthday in grand style this year, with commemorations having taken place in Brazil, the U.S. and other countries.

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