Brazilian Music Icon Sérgio Mendes Dies at 83

Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian musician famous for popularizing bossa nova music globally, has died at the age of 83 due to long-term effects of COVID-19. Mendes, known for hits like 'Mas Que Nada' and collaborations with artists such as Herb Alpert, the Black Eyed Peas, and Stevie Wonder, had a career spanning over six decades. He brought Brazilian music to the international stage in the 1960s with his band, Brasil '66. Mendes won three Grammy Awards and received an Oscar nomination in 2012 for the song 'Real in Rio.' His last performances were in November 2023 to sold-out crowds in Paris, London, and Barcelona. Mendes's death was confirmed by his family, with tributes pouring in from fellow musicians and fans worldwide.