Oh, Joao! An originator of bossa nova music, Joao Gilberto just sambaed to the heavens with hips swaying, his knees soft, while offering a brash wink. That's exactly how it went down and you can't tell me otherwise.
His recordings in the mid-fifties were a true game-changer, practically heralding an entirely new genre of music with their blend of cool jazz and samba. This dazzling compilation will have you swooning. Oh, and points if you can identify the lovely Brazilian singer in the picture above.
