JOURNAL ARTICLE

Astrud Gilberto, singer of 'The Girl from Ipanema' who claimed she didn't see any royalties from the smash hit, dead at 83.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Italie, Hillel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and legacy of Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer and songwriter who became a prominent voice of bossa nova, particularly known for her English-language rendition of "The Girl from Ipanema." Gilberto passed away at the age of 83, with her unexpected rise to fame beginning in 1964 through the album "Getz/Gilberto," which featured her husband, Joao Gilberto, and saxophonist Stan Getz. Despite her success, she felt estranged from Brazil and claimed she received no financial compensation for her iconic song. In her later years, she shifted her focus to animal rights activism and visual arts, receiving a Latin Grammy for lifetime achievement in 2008. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164158638
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