Brazilian muso Sérgio Mendes has died following a battle with long-Covid.
For years "Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66" were synonymous with bossa nova. Here's one of their videos -- 'Mas Que Nada' from 1966.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zu0iDvCjgk
Guardian obit:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/06/brazilian-musician-sergio-mendes-dies-aged-83
#SérgioMendes
Bob LeFridge :tinoflag:
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