Oscar Castro-Neves | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Carlos Oscar de Castro-Neves |
Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | May 15, 1940
Died | September 27, 2013 Los Angeles, California | (aged 73)
Genres | Bossa nova, Latin jazz, new age |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1955–2013 |
Formerly of | Paul Winter Consort, Sérgio Mendes |
Oscar Castro-Neves (May 15, 1940 – September 27, 2013[1]), was a Brazilian guitarist, arranger, and composer who is considered a founding figure in bossa nova.