Listen to the Music of Bossa Nova Legend Astrud Gilberto

Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto onstage in 1965.

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Astrud Gilberto played a pivotal role in popularizing bossa nova music and introducing it to a global audience with her smooth, soothing vocals and iconic recordings like "The Girl from Ipanema" and “Água de Beber.” Her contribution helped bridge the gap between Brazilian and American music, which left a lasting impact on the genre and has inspired generations of musicians. Below are some playlists curated to hear some of the best songs by Astrud Gilberto.