João Gilberto (João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira, June 10, 1931- July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He pioneered the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s. João Gilberto was born in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. From early on, music became an essential part of his life. When he was 14, his grandfather bought him his first guitar. During high school, João teamed up with some of his classmates to form a small band. As the bandleader, Gilberto was influenced by Brazilian popular songs, American jazz, and even some opera, among other genres. After… read more
João Gilberto (João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira, June 10, 1931- July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He pioneered the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s. João Gilberto was born in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. From early on, music became an essential … read more
João Gilberto (João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira, June 10, 1931- July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He pioneered the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s. João Gilberto was born in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. From early on, music became an essential part of his life. When he was 14, his grandfather bought him his first g… read more
