Jobim was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists internationally since the early 1960s. After ...

As the ambassador of the Paralympic Games, he taught others to bring out their best. He can express his ... 44 per cent of the votes were cast for the name “Tom”, as the Brazilian public decided to ...

Half a century ago, Brazilian composer and musician Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim (1927-1994) introduced bossa nova to a worldwide audience with "The Girl from Ipanema." This relaxed, cool ...