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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Cristovão Bastos
música popular brasileira
Saint Privat
electronica
Ana Caram
jazz
Bob Tostes
Manfredo Fest
samba-jazz
Rosinha de Valença
jazz
LAKINI
pop music, pop soul
Giulia y los Tellarini
tango
Tamba Trio
samba
Bossa de Novo
cool jazz
Waldir Calmon
música popular brasileira, samba
Jayme Marques
Latin jazz
Bala Desejo
música popular brasileira, pop rock
IFA Wartburg
eclecticism in music, jazz
Almir Chediak
Pery Ribeiro
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.