Astrud Gilberto

Astrud Gilberto (1940–2023) was a Brazilian songwriter, musician and singer.

Also recorded as Astrud Evangelina Weinert.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Astrud Evangelina Weinert.

Also worked under the name Astrud Gilberto.

Born at Salvador in 1940, died at Philadelphia in 2023.

In detail

the recorded working language is German, Italian and Portuguese.

The field of work recorded is music, singing and bossa nova. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are bossa nova, samba-jazz, samba and jazz.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States.

Works named in the authority record are The Girl from Ipanema and The Astrud Gilberto Album.

Distinctions recorded are Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, International Latin Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Astrud Gilberto”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q230401: Astrud Gilberto

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