Bossacucanova

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Bossacucanova
Origin Flag of Brazil Brazil
Genre(s) Bossa nova
Years active 1999-present
Label(s) Six Degrees
Website Official website
Members
Márcio Menescal
Marcelinho da Lua
Alex Moreiera

Bossacucanova is a Brazilian musical group. The group combines traditional bossa nova with electronica. The group is most notable for having been nominated for a Latin Grammy award in 2002 for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album for their album Brasilidade. Among the group's permanent members is Márcio Menescal, son of bossa nova pioneer Roberto Menescal, who appeared on the Brasilidade album.

[edit] Discography

  • 1999 - The Revisited Classics
  • 2001 - Brasilidade
  • 2004 - Uma Batida Diferente
  • 2005 - Ipanema Lounge