Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world

Synopsis

Mixing Samba, Jazz and sophisticated lyricism, the sultry Bossa Nova sound was spawned in the beaches and bars of Rio, Brazil in the late '50s, and quickly seduced the world when anthems like 'The Girl from Ipanema' became huge international hits. This compelling documentary, filmed on location in Rio, and featuring rare live clips of Bossa legends' Tom Jobim and Astrud Gilberto, traces the legacy of the seductive Bossa Nova sound through interviews with the key players from the era including Sergio Mendes, Carlos Lyra and Paulo Jobim.

Main Cast

Sérgio Mendes

Self

Age : 83 | Popularity : 3%

Antônio Carlos Jobim

Self

Age : 67 | Popularity : 3%

João Gilberto

Self

Age : 88 | Popularity : 3%

Astrud Gilberto

Self

Age : 84 | Popularity : 3%

Marcos Valle

Self

Age : 80 | Popularity : 3%

Carlos Lyra

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Andy Glover
Directing	Director	Greg Appel
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