bossa nova
style of Brazilian music
202 artists in the catalog.
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A Tábua de Esmeralda
Jorge Ben · 1974
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Bola Sete
jazz
Nara Leão
jazz
Pierre Barouh
chanson
Bianca Costa
trap music
Clémentine
French pop, jazz
Minas
J. T. Meirelles
samba-jazz
Arthur Verocai
Latin music
Alaíde Costa
música popular brasileira
Nicola Conte
jazz
Dota Kehr
jazz
Walter Wanderley
jazz
Cauby Peixoto
música popular brasileira, samba
Gregg Karukas
jazz, smooth jazz
Abelim Maria da Cunha
música popular brasileira, samba
Pablo Zuazo
electronic music, hip-hop
About bossa nova
What is bossa nova?
style of Brazilian music
Where should I start with bossa nova?
Start with "A Tábua de Esmeralda" by Jorge Ben. It captures what makes bossa nova worth exploring.
What are the best bossa nova albums?
The bossa nova albums worth hearing first: "A Tábua de Esmeralda" by Jorge Ben, "Chico" by Chico Buarque, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Original Soundtrack Recording" by Vince Guaraldi, "Essential Standards" by Vince Guaraldi and "Reggae" by Herbie Mann.
How many bossa nova artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 202 bossa nova artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.