Astrud Gilberto, often hailed as the quintessential voice of bossa nova, is a Brazilian singer who rose to international fame in the 1960s with her enchanting performance of "The Girl from Ipanema," which became a worldwide hit after it was included on the Grammy-winning album "Getz/Gilberto," a collaboration with her then-husband João Gilberto, saxophonist Stan Getz, and pianist-composer Antônio Carlos Jobim. Born on March 29, 1940, in Bahia, Brazil, Astrud initially had no formal musical training and began her singing career almost by accident when she was included in the recording session for her husband at the last minute.
Astrud Gilberto's cool, understated vocal style quickly became emblematic of the bossa nova genre, influencing music lovers and musicians across diverse genres. Following the success of "The Girl from Ipanema," she ventured into a solo career with albums such as "The Astrud Gilberto Album" and "Beach Samba," charming audiences with her gentle interpretation of bossa nova, jazz, and standards. Her discography stretches through decades with various collaborations, including work with renowned jazz artists like James Last and Stanley Turrentine, as evident in releases like "Astrud Gilberto Plus James Last" and "Astrud Gilberto with Stanley Turrentine." Her music continues to be celebrated, with retrospective compilations like "Astrud Gilberto's Finest Hour" and "Verve Jazz Masters 9: Astrud Gilberto" highlighting the timeless quality and influence of her work. Gilberto's influence extends beyond music, as her image and sound have come to represent the sophisticated, relaxed spirit of mid-20th-century Brazilian culture.
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