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João Gilberto: Biography, Facts and Career

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João Gilberto
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Quick facts about João Gilberto

  • Full name: João Gilberto
  • Born: 1931-06-10
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q192359

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Who is João Gilberto?

João Gilberto do Prado Pereira de Oliveira ( ZHWOWN zhil-BAIR-too; Portuguese: [ʒuˈɐ̃w ʒiwˈbɛʁtu]; 10 June 1931 – 6 July 2019), known as João Gilberto, was a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and composer who was a pioneer of the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s.

What nationality is João Gilberto?

João Gilberto is Brazil.

When was João Gilberto born?

João Gilberto was born on 1931-06-10.

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