Here's a four-parter on the bossa nova from the BBC. They're missing a few things in terms of the history, but all in all, it's a solid overview (thanks again to Billy O'Hanluain of Dublin, Ireland).
Here's Part 1...
Here's Part 2...
Here's Part 3...
And here's Part 4...
Here's Part 1...
Here's Part 2...
Here's Part 3...
And here's Part 4...
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