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The musician, who died at 88, developed the understated style in his sister's bathroom, launching the cool, sophisticated sound to international acclaim
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The origins of Bossa Nova, the quintessential Brazilian rhythm
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A Bad Donato': Joao Donato's Jazz Fusion Triumph
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Rio bids farewell to João Gilberto: the king of bossa nova
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Bossa Nova, a brief history of Brazilian music culture
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The Bossa Nova and Other Genres During the 20th Century
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Bossa nova, Brazil's very own charm - Latincouver
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The Brazilian Opera - joão macdowell
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10 Women Sing Bossa Nova Classics
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They Shot The Piano Player Screening At The Village East in New York And The Royal in Los Angeles - Latin Jazz Network