Sérgio Mendes

Biography

Sérgio Mendes was a Brazilian musician whose career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He released numerous albums blending bossa nova with funk and was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 as co-writer of "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio. A pioneer of bossa nova, he collaborated with many artists, including The Black Eyed Peas, and is primarily known in the United States, where his albums were recorded and toured extensively.