Tag: Astrud Gilberto Brazilian singer

The vocalist of one of the most popular songs in history has died. Astrud Gilberto’s breathy voice helped make the breezy and seductive “The Girl From Ipanema” a worldwide success. Her son, bassist Marcelo Gilberto, announced her death on Monday night. She was 83 years old. There are many versions of who requested Gilberto to…