Bossa Nova legend Sergio Mendes dies | EUROtoday

Sergio Mendesthe Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit But nothing made him a world legend, He died on the age of 83 After months of combating in opposition to the results of lengthy COVID.

The demise of the Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger final Thursday has been confirmed in an announcement issued by his household

“His wife and musical partner of the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his beloved children,” his household mentioned.

Its composition But nothing It was one of many songs that helped popularize the Brazilian musical style bossa nova worldwide within the Nineteen Sixties. In 2006, a contemporary model of the track carried out by the Black Eyed Peas reached the highest of the American charts. In reality, it was included on their album Timelessproduced by will.i.am and that includes artists resembling Stevie Wonder o Justin Timberlakeamongst others.

“Sergio Mendes was a brother from another country,” trumpeter Herb Alpert wrote on his Facebook wall, alongside a decades-old picture of Mendes on the piano. “He was a true friend and a truly gifted musician who brought Brazilian music in all its aspects to the entire world with elegance.”

In addition, Mendes composed the soundtrack for the movie Skinon which he collaborated with saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and even produced an album recorded by the legendary Brazilian soccer star.

Mendes received in 1992 a Grammy for Best World Music Album for Brazilianin addition to two Latin Grammy Awards. He was additionally nominated in 2012 for the Oscar for Best Original Song for Real in Rio, of the animated movie Rio.

The musician's household will present extra particulars in regards to the funeral and memorial companies to observe.