Astrud Gilberto, one of the greatest voices of bossa nova abroad, dies at 83

The information was revealed on social media, in a message on the profile of granddaughter Sofia, 7 years old.

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Who was Astrud Gilberto?

The singer was born in Salvador in 1940 and was married to singer João Gilberto, another notable name in the genre, who died in 2019.

Away from the stage since 2002 and with a discography of 19 albums, Astrud Gilberto transformed the song “Garota de Ipanema” – composed by Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes – into a worldwide success with her English version in partnership with saxophonist Stan Getz.

This version made her the first Brazilian woman nominated for a Grammy. “The Girl from Ipanema” won the Record of the Year category in 1965.

😪Forever the girl from Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto (1940-2023) pic.twitter.com/n3wAxEKktU

— Claude Stéphanie (@ClaudeStphanie) June 6, 2023

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