Sérgio Mendes

About Sérgio Mendes

Sérgio Mendes (born Sérgio Santos Mendes in Niterói on 11 February 1941; died 6 September 2024) was a Brazilian musician remembered for playing bossa nova, often crossed with funk. His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He had over 55 releases. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real in Rio" from the animated film "Rio". Mendes was married to Gracinha Leporace who

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