Sergio Mendes, Grammy-Winning Brazilian Music Legend, Dies At 83 | rssama.com

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, nan Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose deed “Mas Que Nada” made him a world legend, has died aft months battling nan effects of agelong COVID. He was 83.

The decease Thursday of nan Brazilian pianist, songwriter and arranger was confirmed successful a connection by his family.

“His woman and philharmonic partner for nan past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, arsenic were his loving children,” nan connection Friday said. “Mendes past performed successful November 2023 to sold retired and wildly enthusiastic houses successful Paris, London and Barcelona.”

His creation “Mas que Nada” was 1 of nan songs that helped popularize nan Brazilian euphony genre bossa nova worldwide successful nan 1960s.

In 2006, a modern type of nan opus topped U.S. charts, arsenic performed by Black Eyed Peas. It was included successful his medium “Timeless,” produced by will.i.am and featuring Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and nan Black Eyed Peas, among others.

“Sergio Mendes was my relative from different country,” trumpet subordinate Herb Alpert wrote connected Facebook, on pinch a photograph from decades ago, sitting adjacent to Mendes astatine nan piano. “He was a existent friend and highly talented musician who brought Brazilian euphony successful each its iterations to nan full world pinch elegance.”

Mendes besides composed nan soundtrack for nan movie “Pelé,” featuring saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, and moreover produced an medium recorded by nan Brazilian legendary shot player.

Mendes won nan 1992 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for “Brasileiro” and 2 Latin Grammy Awards. He besides received an Oscar information successful 2012 for Best Original Song for “Real successful Rio,” from nan animated movie “Rio.”

Mendes’ family said they will supply specifications regarding ceremonial and memorial services astatine a later date.

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