"The Girl from Ipanema" singer Astrud Gilberto passes away at 83

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"The Girl from Ipanema" singer Astrud Gilberto passes away at 83
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Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer known for her rendition of "The Girl from Ipanema," has died at the age of 83. Gilberto's version of the song became a hit in 1964, winning a Grammy award for song of the year. Despite being cut out of the royalties and receiving only a small session musician's fee, Gilberto went on to record a series of solo albums and collaborate with jazz artists such as Chet Baker. She was given a lifetime achievement award by the Latin Grammys in 2008.

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