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Brazilian Music Icon Sérgio Mendes Dies at 83
September8
Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian musician who popularized bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s with his ba
Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian musician who popularized bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s with his band Brasil `66, has died at age 83.
His family confirmed he passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, following health issues related to long-term Covid.
Mendes last performed in late 2023 in Europe to enthusiastic audiences.
Musicians from Brazil and beyond paid tribute, including Milton Nascimento and Marcos Valle, who praised Mendes as a pioneer of Brazilian music. Mendes leaves behind a legacy of bridging Brazilian rhythms with global audiences.
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