The jazz song is notable for its minimal instrumentation; bass, occasional drum flourishes ... this sultry 1964 bossa nova is widely believed to be the second-most recorded pop song in history ...

Focus On Bossa Nova article by Arnaldo DeSouteiro, published on April 16, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Liner Notes ...

Courtesy of Roland Even if you don't know the Roland TR-808 drum machine by name, you’ve almost certainly heard it. If you’re familiar with the percussion on Marvin Gaye’s 1982 hit “Sexual ...

Mike Repasch-Nieves (SOM) As the Father of Bossa Nova, Gilberto's influence is everywhere. He found new levels of expressiveness with his instrument, tapping into a unique and stylized mood that ...

Playa d'en Bossa is situated midway between Ibiza Town and the airport and is famous for the amazing variety of bars, restaurants and shops, the longest beach of the island and the clubs Ushuaia and ...

Getting there: Reached by car, bicycle (be careful of the traffic!), or bus from Ibiza Town (10 km) or Playa d'en Bossa (6 km). Parking at the north end can be a nightmare as the parking place is ...