Leny Andrade, ‘First Lady of Brazilian Jazz,’ Dies at 80

Leny Andrade, ‘First Lady of Brazilian Jazz,’ Dies at 80

The New York Times - Music:

With her soulful, cigarette-tinged contralto and emotive “bossa-jazz” stylings, she mesmerized audiences and critics alike.

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