João Gilberto

Born: 1931-06-10

Birthplace: Juazeiro, Bahia, Brasil

Biography

João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira OMC, better known as João Gilberto (Juazeiro, June 10, 1931 — Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, guitarist and composer. Considered a brilliant artist by musicologists and specialized journalists, he revolutionized Brazilian music by creating a new guitar beat to play samba: the "Bossa Nova".

Known For

They Shot the Piano Player
Vinicius de Moraes
It's Not All True
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Ritas
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
Bahia de Todos os Sambas
Copacabana Palace
Um Desconhecido Bate à Porta

Top Movie Credits

They Shot the Piano Player Self (archive audio)
Vinicius de Moraes Self - Guitar Player "Eu Não Existo Sem Você" (archive footage)
It's Not All True Original Music Composer
Ritas Self (archive footage)