On June 5, we lost Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer whose vocals on “The Girl from Ipanema” became an influential part of bossa nova history. The performance is part of Getz/Gilberto, a legendary album in the canon of Latin American music heard and appreciated worldwide.

Today, let’s highlight Gilberto, as well as the sounds pioneered by other Latin American icons that have made an impact on popular music.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs celebrating the sounds of Latin America should we play?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Ritchie Valens - Donna
Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan
Calexico - Alone Again Or
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Terracentric
Astrud Gilberto - Bim Bom (PSAPP Remix)
Tito Puente Y Su Orquesta - Fat Mama
CSS - Let's Make Love And Listen to Death from Above
Os Mutantes - A Minha Menina
Rosalia - SAOKO (bonus)