Sérgio Mendes

Sérgio Santos Mendes (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈsɛʁʒju ˈsɐ̃tuz ˈmẽdʒis]; 11 February 1941 – 5 September 2024) was a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He released 35 albums and was known for playing bossa nova, often mixed with funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as a co-writer of "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio. Mendes was primarily known in the United States, where his albums were recorded and where most of his touring took place. He was married to Gracinha Leporace, who performed with him from the early 1970s. Mendes collaborated with many artists, including Black Eyed Peas, with whom he re-recorded in 2006 a remake of his 1966 version of the song "Mas que nada", which was a breakthrough hit for him.

In The Key of Joy - 2020-02-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Magic - 2014-09-09T00:00:00.000000Z

ランデヴー - 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Celebration: A Musical Journey - 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Rio: Music From The Motion Picture - 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bom Tempo - 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bom Tempo Brasil - Remixed - 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Encanto - 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Timeless - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Pure Bossa Nova - 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Oceano - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Best Of Sergio Mendes and Brasil '65 - 1993-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Brasileiro - 1992-06-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Arara - 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Brasil '86 - 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Confetti - 1984-11-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sergio Mendes - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Horizonte Aberto - 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Magic Lady - 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Brasil '88 - 1978-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Pelé - 1977-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sérgio Mendes & The New Brazil '77 - 1977-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars - 1974-10-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Sérgio Mendes (AKA I Believe) - 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Vintage 74 - 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z