João Gilberto Vinyl Records

João Gilberto (1931-2019) was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential musicians of the 20th century. He is best known for creating the bossa nova genre and popularizing the use of the acoustic guitar and vocal improvisation in popular music.

Some of his standout albums include 1959's "Chega de Saudade," 1965's "The Warm World of João Gilberto," 1967's "Getz/Gilberto," and 1973's "João Gilberto".

Notable songs by João Gilberto include "Chega de Saudade," "The Girl from Ipanema," "Bim-Bom," "Agua de Beber," and "Corcovado."

An interesting fact about João Gilberto is that he was the first artist to be inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.