1 Antônio Carlos Jobim(One of the Greatest Exponents of Brazilian Music and Primary Creator of 'Bossa Nova' Style)

Antônio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger, singer, and songwriter. He is credited with popularizing a style of samba called bossa nova by merging it with jazz with the help of American artists in the 1960s. He played an important role in creating the bossa nova style and is referred to as the father of bossa nova.