Artist

Elizete Cardoso

1950s-1980s·Rio de Janeiro

Elizete Cardoso cut the first bossa nova recordings without anyone calling them that yet. On Canção do Amor Demais in 1958, João Gilberto sat in on guitar behind her vocals on "Chega de Saudade" and "Outra Vez," songs written by Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.

The full story is in Bossa Nova.

At a glance

Active
1950s–1980s
From
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Records in the issues
1 (1958), 1 of them a Start here pick

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In the issues

  • Bossa Nova
    Supporting cast · 1956-1964 · Members

    Bossa Nova is a genre from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1956–1964. Its principal artists include João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes. This issue covers 9 essential albums and 15 dated events.

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