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João Gilberto

João Gilberto (1931–2019) was a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter.

Also recorded as João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira.

Overview

Recorded at birth as João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira.

Also worked under the name João Gilberto.

Born at Juazeiro in 1931, died at Rio de Janeiro in 2019.

In detail

the recorded working language is Portuguese.

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

Residence is recorded at Rio de Janeiro.

Works named in the authority record are Chega de Saudade.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil), honorary doctorate from Columbia University, Grammy Award for Album of the Year and International Latin Music Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q192359: João Gilberto

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