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Legendary Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes left an indelible legacy with his influence on bossa nova and his successful career spanning more than six decades.
In the last few hours it has been announced that the famous Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes has died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, according to the media TMZ . The news has shocked his followers.
Although the cause of his death has not been revealed, Sérgio leaves behind an unparalleled musical legacy. He is survived by his wife, Gracinha Leporace, who is also a singer, and his five children.
Sérgio Mendes was an international icon of Brazilian music, known for collaborating with jazz greats such as Herb Alpert and Cannonball Adderley. His influence will live on in the history of music.
Sergio Mendes ‘ career
Throughout his nearly six-decade career, Sérgio Mendes released more than 35 albums and received three Grammy Awards. He was also nominated for an Oscar for co-writing the song “Real in Rio” for Disney’s animated film “Rio” (2011).
Through his pioneering collaborations with bossa nova greats Antonio Carlos Jobim and his band Brasil ’66, Mendes helped bring the style to a global audience by fusing jazz and samba.
The 1966 album “Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66” went platinum, and its famous song “Mas que Nada” was re-recorded in 2006 with the Black Eyed Peas.
The 2020 documentary, “Sergio Mendes: In The Key of Joy ,” directed by John Scheinfeld, explores his life through testimonies from great figures such as Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones and will.i.am.
Who are the children of Sérgius ?
Musician Sérgio Mendes had five children in total, shared between his two marriages. With his current wife, Gracinha Leporace, he had two sons named Tiago and Gustavo.
From his first marriage, which ended in divorce, Mendes had three more children, Bernardo, Rodrigo and Isabella . In addition, the renowned artist was also the grandfather of seven grandchildren, who are part of his family legacy.
