Home / Music / João Gilberto is widely credited as the father of bossa novaMusic linernotes album music joão-gilbertoJoão Gilberto is widely credited as the father of bossa novaHe pioneered the genre’s distinctive guitar style and vocal approach in the late 1950s. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate, Work Notes may earn.Related NotesLush Life cycles through three different band configurationsAmoroso proves why João Gilberto is the father of bossa novaJoão Gilberto's Fino is pure bossa novaAmoroso strips João Gilberto down to voice and guitarColtrane's unaccompanied opening on "Lush Life" previews his sheets of soundExploreLow Power Mode is worth turning on.Low vitamin D? Supplement. It works with light therapy.Lower the bar, but don't drop it.Lower the bar, keep the streakLower the water, blow the lines, cover it.Previous João Gilberto's 'Chega de Saudade' is widely considered the first bossa nova recordNext Jimmy Miller produced Exile on Main St, through famously chaotic sessions
