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João Gilberto
The guitar beat and minimal voice of "Chega de Saudade" invented bossa nova.
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Solo artist from Bahia, on record since 1958. Listed in the Bossa Nova family, under Bossa nova. Ranked among the catalogue's legends (tier S). Has 3 songs in the timeline and 6 essential albums.
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In the timeline 3
Essential albums
- 1959
Chega de Saudade
The record that opens bossa nova: syncopated guitar and whispered voice.
- 1960
O Amor, o Sorriso e a Flor
Second LP, with "Samba de Uma Nota Só" and "Corcovado".
- 1961
João Gilberto
Third LP, closing bossa nova's founding trilogy.
- 1964
Getz/Gilberto
Took bossa nova to the world, with "The Girl from Ipanema" and Astrud Gilberto.
- 1973
João Gilberto
The "white album": voice, guitar and minimal percussion.
- 1977
Amoroso
Standards and bossa with arrangements by Claus Ogerman.
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