The Girl from Ipanema 1964 Astrud Gilberto

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Astrud Gilberto (1940-2023) was a Brazilian singer of bossa nova and samba who gained international popularity in the 1960s. She helped popularize bossa nova worldwide with "The Girl from Ipanema," achieving international fame and being nominated for a Grammy Award. She moved to the United States, recording songs in multiple languages and actively engaging in her music career, including founding her own production company, receiving awards, and participating in social and charitable activities. In her later years, she dedicated herself to animal rights activism, received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, and passed away in 2023. Astrud's gentle and delicate voice and musical legacy will be remembered for many years to come.