Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83
Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID.(Image credit: Chris Pizzello)
Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID.(Image credit: Chris Pizzello)
His bossa nova hits included "Mas Que Nada" and covers of the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. Continue reading…
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