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The Bossa Nova Story

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Bob Holness presents the music of Antonio Carlos
Jobim in the story of the birth of the bossa nova.
Astrud Gilberto and Frank
Sinatra are among the great names who have recorded in the style of music, born in the late 50s, that was to influence musicians and singers all over the world.
A Standfast production

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob Holness
Unknown:
Antonio Carlos
Unknown:
Astrud Gilberto
Source: Radio Times

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