Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician who brought bossa nova to a global audience, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID.
DAVID BILLER and GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA Associated PressFILE - Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes sits for a portrait at home in Los Angeles, May 18, 2021.Sergio 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. He was 83.
"His wife and musical partner for the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his loving children," the statement Friday said. "Mendes last performed in November 2023 to sold out and wildly enthusiastic houses in Paris, London and Barcelona." In 2006, a modern version of the song topped U.S. charts, as performed by Black Eyed Peas. It was included in his album "Timeless," produced by will.i.am and featuring Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas, among others.
Mendes also composed the soundtrack for the film "Pelé," featuring saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, and even produced an album recorded by the Brazilian legendary soccer player.
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