Lyra was at the genre’s 1950s birth in Rio beachside jams, bringing sensuality to Brazil’s serious music scene. He explains how he shaped bossa’s stunning melodies – and gave it a social conscience In ...
Yet to its credit BBC Four, given a substantial hour-long space for documentary exploration, desists from making things quite that simple. The Girl from Ipanema: Brazil, Bossa Nova and the Beach, ...
If you love bossa nova, or love listening to relaxing music while watching the summer sunset, this is the event for you. Join me on Friday June 21st at 8pm for a chill night of beautiful music, ...
With its dreamy lyrics and gentle sound, Brazilian bossa nova took over the world in the 1960s. After a spell in the wilderness of supermarkets and lifts, it's time to rediscover its beauty, writes ...
In this one-off documentary Katie Derham travels to Rio De Janeiro (where her father was born) to explore the story behind Brazil's most famous and enduring song. Written in 1962 by Antonio Carlos ...
In this one-off documentary Katie Derham travels to Rio De Janeiro (where her father was born) to explore the story behind Brazil's most famous and enduring song. Written in 1962 by Antonio Carlos ...