João Gilberto, was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who was a pioneer of the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s. Around the world he was often called 'father of bossa nova'; in his native Brazil, he was referred to as 'O Mito'.
Instruments: Guitar • Voice • Bass
Genres: Bossa Nova • Samba • Indie Pop
Occupations: singer, guitarist, songwriter, jazz musician, jazz guitarist, recording artist