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Bossa Nova

Bossa Nova is a Brazilian blend of Samba and Jazz from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

Though it is from the 1950s and 60s, Bossa Nova is still the world’s most popular music after the Beatles. It was first popularized globally through New York City’s Carnegie Hall.

Bossa Nova NYC

2022

Bebel Gilberto

Bebel Gilberto, Guilherme Monteiro and DJ Gaspar Muniz play Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz at Nublu in the East Village on Sun, Feb 13 at 8pm & 10pm. $40. 🇧🇷

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Bossa Nova NYC is Brazilian Samba Jazz (Anthony Paz/Dreamstime)
Bossa Nova NYC is Brazilian Samba Jazz (Anthony Paz/Dreamstime)

NYC Bossa Nova Venues

Carnegie Hall in Midtown, Manhattan occasionally presents Bossa Nova.

The Year in Bossa Nova NYC

January Bossa Nova NYC

2022

Tom Jobim

Antônio Carlos Jobim, one of the principle founders of Bossa Nova, was born in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 25, 1927.

July Bossa Nova NYC

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Brasil Summerfest

The Brasil Summerfest culture festival is usually in July.

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Fleur Seule sings “Latin Love Songs” at Birdland in Hell’s Kitchen on Thu, Oct 14 at 8:30pm. From $20. 🇧🇷🇨🇺🇵🇷

Barbara Martínez sings Flamenco Jazz and Bossa Nova at Drom in the East Village on Thu, Sep 30 at 7pm (6:30pm doors). $10 🇦🇷🇻🇪🇪🇸

Bossa Nova is Samba Jazz

Bossa nova washed up from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s. A 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall brought Bossa Nova to the world.

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