Bossa Nova creator João Gilberto dies at 88

SANTA MONICA — The Santa Monica-based Recording Academy and Miami-based Latin Recording Academy expressed condolences Monday to the family of Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist João Gilberto, one of the creators of Bossa Nova.
“João will be missed, but his legacy will live on forever,” said Recording Academy President Neil Portnow and his Latin Recording Academy counterpart Gabriel Abaroa Jr. in a joint statement. “Our sincerest condolences go out to