Luiz Bonfá
Brazilian guitarist and composer, pivotal figure in Bossa Nova movementLuiz Bonfá rose to international fame through his compositions for the film 'Black Orpheus' (1959). A self-taught guitarist who later studied classical technique, he blended samba with jazz influences, creating enduring standards like 'Manhã de Carnaval'. Though less globally recognized than contemporaries like Jobim, his sophisticated harmonies and distinctive guitar style significantly shaped Brazilian popular music....