Fans from around the world honored bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto on Monday, filing past his coffin at his funeral in Rio de Janeiro.
A small string orchestra and choir performed one of Gilberto’s most famous songs, “Chega de saudade” as his body was displayed in an open casket at the entry of Rio’s Municipal Theater.
Earlier Monday morning, his wife Maria do Ceu stood alongside the body as fans passed through to say their goodbyes. Gilberto’s ex-wife Claudia Faissol was also present. “His music reminds me of my teenage years,” said Graciela de la Torre, a 67-year-old fan from Argentina. “That smooth, rhythmical tone to sing, it’s so beautiful. ... We used to dance with our boyfriends to this music.”
Jader Cruz, a 77-year-old from Rio de Janeiro, said he’s been listening to Gilberto’s music since he was 16.
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