As a place for fun dates, low-commitment meals without theatrics and quick bites en route from A to B, Bossa Nova makes a lot ...

5, in a Los Angeles hospital Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian-born musician who brought bossa nova music to a global audience in the 1960s, died on Thursday, Sept. 5, in a Los Angeles hospital.

Lucky for us, this weekend is packed with a playbook of live music. Immerse yourself in young indie rock, bossa nova, tribute shows, and Belarussian post-punk in this weekend’s top concert picks ...