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Originally Posted by zachsd
I love that song! Way too under-listened in the U.S. though, people only really think of Girl from Ipanema when they hear Bossa Nova and it's a shame, considering Jobim did so many other good songs.
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Yes, it's a pity. And the same happens in many countries with other famous Brazilian musicians. Sometimes young people know some Brazilian song, but only because of a TV ad or something like that.
In the 80's, at least we knew
Toquinho (another important songwriter) and his
Aquarela ("
Watercolor", translation
here).
Now, a little bit more of "Latin eclecticism".
Cuban jazz + flamenco. Or, in other words, Bebo Valdés together with Diego el Cigala. From the 2003 album
Lágrimas negras ("
Black Tears"), songs
Lágrimas negras and
Se me olvidó que te olvidé ("
I Forgot that I Forgot You"):