Sérgio Mendes
Also known as Sergio Mendes
Brazilian musician (1941–2024)
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- Judith - o Amor Aos 80
- Qubit
- Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
- The Righteous Brothers show
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Acting · Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sérgio Santos Mendes (born February 11, 1941) is a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his group Brasil '66. He has over 55 releases and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk.[He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio. Mendes is a unique example of a Brazilian musician…
Known for
- Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi — Self2024
- Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy — Self2021
- Herb Alpert Is... — Self2020
- Rio 2 — Street Vendor (voice)2014
- A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney — Self2012
- Rio — Samba School Director (voice)2011
- Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was — Self (archive footage)2009
Article
Sérgio Santos Mendes ( Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈsɛʁʒju ˈsɐ̃tuz ˈmẽdʒis]; 11 February 1941 – 5 September 2024) was a Brazilian musician.
His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He released 35 albums and was known for playing bossa nova, often mixed with funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as a co-writer of "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio.