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Bossa Nova Still Sexy At 50

by David Was

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Toninho Horta's new album is To Jobim With Love.

An export of Brazil, Bossa Nova is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Musician and Day to Day contributor David Was says it's still going strong, and he reviews a new album by Bossa Nova great Toninho Horta, called To Jobim With Love.

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