Bossa Nova - A Short History

Bossa nova started on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the late 50s. The principal figures in its creation were João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim (aka Tom Jobim), and Vinìcius de Moraes.

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Bossa nova started on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the late 50s. The principal figures in its creation were João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim (aka Tom Jobim), and Vinìcius de Moraes.

What is considered the first Bossa Nova song?

“Bim Bom.” João Gilberto wrote it around 1956 and released in 1958. Although João did not continue writing and composing much after that, “Bim Bom” had a lot of the lighthearted characteristics that we find in the genre.

For more see https://freewheelinguitar.com/origin-history-bossa-nova/

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