'Father Of Bossa Nova' Johnny Alf Dies At 80
"Though he was not widely known outside Brazil and enjoyed mass popularity only intermittently in his homeland, Mr. Alf, born Alfredo José da Silva, is highly regarded among Brazilian musicians and musicologists. The writer Ruy Castro … has called him 'the true father of the bossa nova'." New York Times 03/12/10

Posted March 11, 2010 09:59 PM