The Girl From Ipanema is Dead 😢

Iconic Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto died today, at the age of 83. “I’m here to bring you the sad news that my grandmother became a star today and is next to my grandfather João Gilberto. Astrud was the true girl who took bossa nova from Ipanema to the world,” Gilberto’s granddaughter Sofia said on her Instagram page, in a statement that CNN translated from Portuguese.
Here's Astrud with Stan Getz:
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Yes you are a star now, in that mighty, infinite, amazing universe, and your light will shine on us forever. 😞

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SW-User

I early learnt this now, from your post. This is so sad. A real icon and legend. People always think of the 1960s as The Beatles etc, but there was another 60s, before that, and Bossa Nova was part of it. Wonderful sensual music. The soundtrack to a holiday in the sun!

I have the recording Getz A Go Go, a live recording that features Astrud a lot, my favorite.

helenS · 36-40, F

@SW-User Thank you! 🌷
In a sense, the Beatles, and more generally the 1960s British Invasion killed many strains of excellent music which predated that rock'n'roll uniformity. Bossa Nova is a typical example.
Stan is a fantastic musician, although a bit conservative, in my opinion. I'm more of a Miles fan! 🎶

SW-User

@helenS Yes Miles Davis! I have so many of his recordings, particularly interested in the one from the 1957 film: Ascenseur pour Lechafaud.

helenS · 36-40, F

@SW-User Wow!!! 🌷🌷🌷
I think I have all his original albums (CDs, not vinyl albums). I love this guy. I even have several books about the man and his music.
My favorite MD albums are:
– Ascenseur pour Lechafaud.
– Nefertiti , and generally every 2nd Great Quintet album
– On the Corner (oh yes!!!)
– Agharta
– We Want Miles