How to get into bossa nova
bossa nova: style of Brazilian music northsound.fm covers 202 bossa nova artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into bossa nova?
Start with Françoise Hardy's "If You Listen". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into bossa nova.
Who are the best bossa nova artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for bossa nova include Françoise Hardy, Ringo Sheena and Lalo Schifrin. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is bossa nova?
style of Brazilian music