Description: Bossa Nova is a genre of Brazilian music that emerged in the late 1950s and gained international popularity in the 1960s. It blends samba rhythms with jazz influences, characterized by its smooth melodies, subtle harmonies, and gentle guitar strumming. Influential figures in Bossa Nova include João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and Stan Getz. Bossa Nova became renowned for its sophisticated yet laid-back style, and its influence can still be heard in contemporary music worldwide.