Popular bossa nova songs: a roundup of recommended classic BGM
When you hear the word “bossa nova,” what kind of music comes to mind? Although it originated in Brazil, bossa nova enjoys immense popularity—especially in Japan.
Born in the 1950s, it grew into a globally popular genre thanks to legendary figures such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, and João Gilberto.
In this article, we’ve researched and compiled a selection of classic bossa nova masterpieces, especially for beginners!
Playlist
| Popular bossa nova songs: a roundup of recommended classic BGM | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones |  play_arrow | The famous song from the film “Austin Powers” |
| 2east | Chega De SaudadeJoão Gilberto |  play_arrow | A masterpiece from the genesis of bossa nova, soothing to the soul |
| 3east | So Nice (Summer Samba)Marcos Valle |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song born in Rio in the summer |
| 4east | CorcovadoAntonio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | Beautiful music like the nightscape of Rio |
| 5east | The Girl From IpanemaGetz/Gilberto |  play_arrow | A bossa nova classic that plays the feelings of the seaside |
| 6east | DesafinadoJoão Gilberto |  play_arrow | A bossa nova that conveys love and confidence in music |
| 7east | DindiSYLVIA TELLES |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by the bossa nova songstress, Sylvia Telles |
| 8east | WaveAntonio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose wave-like melody envelops the heart |
| 9east | The Gift (Recado Bossa Nova)Eydie Gorme |  | Bossa nova masterpieces: sophisticated music beloved in Japan |
| 10east | TravessiaMilton Nascimento |  play_arrow | Milton Nascimento’s classic song “Bridge-Building” |
| 11east | Beach SambaAstrud Gilberto |  play_arrow | Astrud’s bossa nova colors the music scene. |
| 12east | Manhã de carnavalAstrud Gilberto |  play_arrow | A quiet dawn scene after the carnival |
| 13east | TristeAntonio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | A beautiful masterpiece that sings of Jobim’s sorrow |
| 14east | O Grande AmorStan Getz & Joao Gilberto |  play_arrow | The melancholy classic 'O Grande Amor' |
| 15east | Preciso Aprender a Ser SóMarcos Valle |  play_arrow | Sublimating the loneliness of heartbreak with a gentle rhythm |
| 16east | Samba da BençãoSamba da Benção |  play_arrow | A bossa nova masterpiece, the essence of Brazilian music |
| 17east | So Danco SambaPAULA LIMA |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Bossa Nova Classic “So Danço Samba” |
| 18east | Upa, NeguinhoElis Regina |  play_arrow | The powerful singing voice of Elis Regina |
| 19east | Samba De Uma Nota SóTom Jobim |  play_arrow | A famous masterpiece by Jobin depicting romance |
| 20east | Once I LovedAstrud Gilberto |  play_arrow | A bossa nova classic with a beautiful, heart-stirring melody |
| 21east | Orange-coloured dayliana flores |  play_arrow | The pure music of Liana Flores |
| 22east | le feu.aupinard |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by a new-generation French singer |
| 23east | Águas de MarçoElis Regina |  play_arrow | Bossa nova classic “March Rain,” the shifting of the seasons |
| 24east | Mas que NadaJorge Ben Jor |  play_arrow | A bossa nova song became a global hit and gained popularity. |
| 25east | I Took The LJohn Roseboro |  play_arrow | From New York, a masterpiece of contemporary bossa nova |
| 26east | Lover GirlLaufey |  play_arrow | RAYVEI’s sophisticated, mature music |
| 27east | PonyoClémentine |  play_arrow | Clementine’s anime songs in bossa nova |
| 28east | O BarquinhoNara Leao |  play_arrow | The small boat was born from the experience of a shipwreck. |
| 29east | The JokerSergio Mendes & BRASIL’66 |  play_arrow | A captivating classic of Latin pop |
| 30east | O PatoJoao Gilberto e Caetano Veloso |  play_arrow | A bossa nova classic, with its distinctive rhythm and a floating, airy feel |
| 31east | Ela é CariocaAdriana Calcanhotto |  play_arrow | Carioca is a term that refers to the people of Rio (de Janeiro). |
| 32east | Blue BossaJoe Henderson |  play_arrow | Fusion music of jazz and bossa nova |
| 33east | One Note SambaAntonio Carlos Jobim |  play_arrow | Expressing a bossa nova classic, a samba of a single note |
| 34east | Chovendo Na RoseiraGal Costa |  play_arrow | A bossa nova classic—beautiful, with challenging pitch. |
| 35east | Você e euKay Lyra |  play_arrow | The charm of the bossa nova classic “You and I” |
| 36east | Samba de AviãoMiúcha |  play_arrow | A bossa nova classic, the view from a jet plane |
| 37east | A FelicidadePauline Croze |  play_arrow | The classic song Felicidade that sings about the end of happiness |
| 38east | Agua De BeberSophie Milman |  play_arrow | Love, like water, is essential for life. |
| 39east | Eu Quero Um SambaLisa Ono |  play_arrow | The classic song by the bossa nova god Gilberto |
| 40east | MeditationNova |  play_arrow | Meditation, gentle songs of heartbreak, and bossa nova masterpieces |
| 41east | How InsensitiveWes Montgomery |  play_arrow | The famous bossa nova song “How Insensitive” |
| 42east | Retrato Em Branco e PretoNey Matogrosso & Raphael Rabello |  play_arrow | A bossa nova classic with a beautiful, challenging melody |