Artist Bio:
Sergio Mendes is a Brazilian musician, composer, arranger, and producer who is best known for his work in the genres of bossa nova and samba. He was born on February 11, 1941, in Niteroi, Brazil. Mendes gained international fame as the leader of the group Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 in the 1960s, which blended Brazilian music with elements of jazz and pop. The group achieved great success with hits like "Mas Que Nada" and "The Look of Love."
Mendes has had a long and successful career, collaborating with many renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and will.i.am. He has released numerous albums both as a solo artist and with his band, earning multiple Grammy Awards nominations. Sergio Mendes continues to perform and record music, showcasing his unique blend of Brazilian rhythms and modern pop sensibilities to audiences around the world.
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