Emerging from the cafes and clubs of Rio de Janiero in the 1950s was a new sound that would conquer the world. This musical style, called bossa nova, drew on sounds of samba, although filtered through a cool Rio beach culture sensibility that epitomizes Brazil for many around the world to this day. The bossa nova craze in the United States was sparked by a legendary concert at Carnegie Hall in 1962. Featuring such figures as Tom Jobim and João Gilberto in performances of such classic songs as "One-Note Samba," "A Felicidade," and "Barquinho," this concert was a landmark event that introduced one of the most influential Latin America musical styles to the world.
On the 50th anniversary of this concert, we explore why it was such an important event and what role it played in the bossa nova craze that swept the globe.
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