João Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88
The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964's Getz/Gilberto.
Updated at 9:34 p.m. ET Saturday
João Gilberto, one of the principal architects of the Brazilian musical style bossa nova, has died at his home in Rio de Janeiro, according to a Facebook post by his son. João Marcelo Gilberto wrote that his father, who was 88 years old, died following an undisclosed illness.
João Gilberto is credited some with writing the first or new beat. This mid-20th century musical gift to the world drew on Brazil's African-influenced samba tradition, but was performed without
