Bossa Nova · GenresWhat is bossa nova?
Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music popularized by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes and João Gilberto. Bossa nova (which is Portuguese for "new trend") acquired a large following, initially by young musicians and college students.
About bossa nova
Although the bossa nova movement only lasted six years (1957–63), it contributed a number of songs to the standard jazz repertoire. The musical style evolved from samba but is more complex harmonically and is less percussive.
From Last.fm, where 20,194 listeners have tagged music as bossa nova.
Artists to start with
Albums to hear first
João Voz E Violão
Tanto Tempo
João Gilberto
Getz/Gilberto
Ela
A Matter of Time: The Final Hour
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays
Getz/GilbertoBossa Nova songs
- Billie Bossa Nova by Billie Eilish
- the perfect pair by beabadoobee
- Garota de Ipanema by Antônio Carlos Jobim
- O Telefone Tocou Novamente by Jorge Ben
- The Girl From Ipanema by Stan Getz
- Wave by Antônio Carlos Jobim
- I'll Change For You by Mitski
- Surfin' Boy by Red Velvet
- Chega de Saudade by João Gilberto
- Construção by Chico Buarque
Bossa Nova on Risocast
A Matter of Time (Standard Edition)Laufey · 2025
A Night At The SymphonyLaufey, Iceland Symphony Orchestra · 2023
Someone NewLaufey · 2020
ElaElis ReginaAntologia Do Samba Canção Vol. 2Quarteto Em Cy · 1976
New Jazz GalaxyJive Ass Sleepers · 2009
Funk FactorJive Ass Sleepers · 2011
ScratchJive Ass Sleepers · 2010
Present TenseRadiohead · 2016
Mr. EclecticLaufey · 2026
Tudo Que Voce Podia SerQuarteto Em Cy
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- What is bossa nova?
- Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music popularized by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes and João Gilberto. Bossa nova (which is Portuguese for "new trend") acquired a large following, initially by young musicians and college students. Although the bossa nova movement only lasted six years (1957–63), it contributed a number of songs to the standard jazz repertoire.
- Who are the best-known bossa nova artists?
- By Last.fm listening: Laufey, Gal Costa, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Lamp, Toquinho and 小野リサ.
- What genres are similar to bossa nova?
- On Risocast it sits with blues, cool jazz, acid jazz, blues rock, bebop and avant-garde jazz.
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Updated 6 October 2026
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