“The Girl from Ipanema” singer and bossa nova legend Astrud Gilberto has sadly passed away at the age of 83.
Collaborator and friend Paul Ricci confirmed her passing on social media (via The Telegraph), writing, “She was an important part of EVERYTHING that is Brazilian music in the world and changed many lives with her energy.” He did not reveal the cause of her death at this time.
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“The Girl from Ipanema” was the first song Astrud recorded and helped launch bossa nova in the United States, where it had a surge in popularity at the time. The song was released in 1964 and eventually won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Astrud won a Latin Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2008.
You can listen to his famous song on Apple Music.
Our condolences to all of Astrud Gilberto’s friends, family and loved ones during this time. RIP.
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