Sergio Mendes: The Untold Story Behind His Musical Journey

When Sergio Mendes' destiny led him to America from Brazil in 1966, he pursued his passion for music with a fierce determination to make it big, crafting iconic songs like the infectious "Mas Que Nada" that captures the joy of life and instantly caught the world's imagination.

Sergio Mendes is an iconic pianist, producer, songwriter, band leader, Grammy winner and Oscar nominee. He is widely considered the best known Brazilian musician of all time, having reinvented himself continually over the course of a 60 year career.

He was born in Brazil to very supportive parents and fell in love with music at a young age. He performed with different bands, explored different styles, and was eventually signed to A&M Records. His unique sound, including his use of Portuguese lyrics, was embraced all over the world.

His biggest hit 'Mas Que Nada' became the first ever international hit of a song in Portuguese, and his cover of 'The Look of Love' also sold millions. Though he never expected it, Sergio's timing and unique sound made him one of the biggest international success stories in the history of modern music.

This week Sergio Mendes joins me in conversation to recount his incredible career. He is humble about his astonishing success and puts much of it down to 'serendipity' - being in the right place at the right time.

An amazing man throughout the course of his life but now, at age 82, he seems even more determined to remain relevant and his partnerships with several of the world's biggest young stars has put him back on top of the charts.

Check out my interview with Sergio either through my website www.abreathoffreshair.com.au or on any major podcast platform.

To learn more about Sergio and his latest album, head for his website https://sergiomendesmusic.com/ and if you get a chance to check out the documentary made about his life, I'd highly recommend that too - https://sergiomendesmusic.com/privacy-policy/documentary/

He's a fascinating man. One whose sole focus has been on bringing joy to people through his music. A delight to interview. I really hope you enjoy my chat with the great Sergio Mendes

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