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Jazz Musician of the Day: Astrud Gilberto

Source: Michael Ricci
March 30, 2009
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Astrud Gilberto

Astrud Gilberto - vocalist, recording artist, composer Astrud Gilberto, known as “The Girl from Ipanema" and often referred to as “The Queen of Bossa-Nova," is an artist with roots firmly planted in Brazilian music... more

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