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Hermeto Pascoal, a legendary Brazilian musician known for his innovative and eclectic approach to music, has died at age 89. Renowned for his virtuosity and unconventional instruments, he collaborated with Miles Davis and influenced many with his unique style that blended jazz with Brazilian genres. Pascoal's creative spirit and contributions to music made him an iconic figure until his passing surrounded by family and fellow musicians.
Hermeto Pascoal, a legendary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist known for blending jazz with traditional Brazilian music, has died at 89. Self-taught and innovative, he created over 2,000 pieces, played numerous instruments, and was celebrated by figures like Miles Davis. His work often incorporated household objects, and he remained active in music into his late 80s.
At the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, Brazilian artists Anitta and Tiago Iorc delivered a heartfelt acoustic performance of Anitta's "Mil Veces" and a tribute to the late Sérgio Mendes with "Mas Que Nada." The event celebrated Latin music's rich heritage, with Anitta nominated for Record Of The Year and Iorc for Best Singer-Songwriter Song. The ceremony also honored legends like Carlos Vives and Juan Luis Guerra, highlighting the enduring influence of Latin music genres.
Brazilian singer-songwriter Astrud Gilberto, who rose to fame with the 1964 hit "The Girl from Ipanema," has died at the age of 83. Gilberto became an overnight sensation after being recruited by the makers of the classic bossa nova album "Getz/Gilberto," featuring saxophonist Stan Getz and her then-husband, singer-songwriter-guitarist João Gilberto. "The Girl from Ipanema" became an all-time standard and won a Grammy in 1965 for record of the year. Gilberto released eight albums and made just seven more before retiring from the business and dedicating her latter years to animal rights activism and a career in the visual arts.
Rita Lee, the Brazilian Queen of Rock and former member of the band Os Mutantes, has died at the age of 75 after battling lung cancer. Lee was a feminist icon and a product of the tropicália movement, selling over 55 million records over her half-century career. She was known for her irreverent and candid personality, and her music drew a following that included Kurt Cobain, David Byrne, and Beck. Lee's legacy as a pioneering female rocker who explored sexuality from a woman's point of view will continue to inspire generations to come.
Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician, composer, and a founder of Os Mutantes, has died at the age of 75. Lee was a pioneer of Brazilian rock and a key figure in the Tropicália movement. Os Mutantes' psychedelic music included fuzzed-out freak outs underscored by carnivalesque orchestrations, found sounds, and pan-Latin rhythms. Lee left Os Mutantes in 1972 to assert her roots, and her music became more conventional over the decades, especially her pop collaborations with Roberto Carvalho, whom she later married.
Rita Lee, the co-founder and lead singer of Os Mutantes and a pioneer of the Tropicália movement, has died at the age of 75 after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021. Lee enjoyed a successful six-decade career, selling millions of records as a member of Os Mutantes, various other bands, and as a solo act. She was known as the "Queen of Rock" in Brazil and was a visionary artist who inspired generations of women in rock and art.
Rita Lee, a founding member of Brazilian Tropicália group Os Mutantes and regarded as the "Queen of Rock," has died at the age of 75. Os Mutantes fused psychedelia, pop, and experimental techniques, and their impact extended into modern American rock. Lee issued over 20 solo albums and was among the first Brazilian artists to record with the electric guitar. She was an influential musician and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.