Brazilian musician João Gilberto engulfed in adoration in Rio de Janeiro in 2008. ARI VERSIANI/AFP/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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João Gilberto in 1970 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption
Gilberto Gil, pictured here on the cover of Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver o Luar), is one of the many artists we listen to this week to understand the concept of "saudade." Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Joao Gilberto was one of the key bossa nova pioneers. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption