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Bossa Nova Gemma Phillips
The Best Bossa Nova Songs Right Now
The songs that built the genre's songbook, in the order they're worth hearing, from the obvious hit to the deeper cuts.
Bossa Nova Sarah Collins
Essential Bossa Nova Albums Explained
No filler, just the records that actually built bossa nova and why each one earns its place on the list.
Bossa Nova Emma Wilson
The History of Bossa Nova
The real story behind bossa nova — a contested first recording, two very different geniuses, and the album that took it worldwide.
Bossa Nova Chloe Nelson
The Best Bossa Nova Artists to Know
The names that built bossa nova and the ones who pushed it further — the essential artist list, explained.
Bossa Nova Jessica Morgan
Bossa Nova Subgenres, Explained
How a small, quiet Rio de Janeiro sound branched into samba-jazz, bossa jazz, MPB and a lounge revival decades later.
