The Brazilian Sergio Mendes received a tributethis Sunday (2) during the ceremony of 67th edition of Grammy Awardsin Los Angeles, in the United States. An image of one of the greatest bossa nova icon appeared on the screen of the award during the traditional tribute to the artists who died the year before.
In addition to him, the British and the Americans and were also remembered by the recording academy.
The pianist and composer died on September 5 at the age of 83. In a social media publication, Rodrigo Mendes, son of the musician, answered messages of condolences sent by followers.
American musician Herb Alpert, Mendes’s friend, published a tribute on social networks and stated that the pianist passed “quietly and peacefully” in Los Angeles, California. According to Alpert, Mendes faced health problems in recent months due to the long-term effects of Covid-19.
Known for his version of “But nothing”, originally composed by Jorge Ben, the musician had more than six decades of career and was one of the main exponents of samba-Jazz, a pace that made him world famous.
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Chappell Roan wore a printed dress with women paintings and made a makeup with doll references • Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Lady Gaga Look on the Red Grammy 2025 carpet • Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
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Taylor Swift bet on the details of her red look for the Grammy 2025 • Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
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Miley Cirus on Grammy 2025 Red Carpet • Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Jaden Smith put a castle model on her head and bet on a classic look • Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Charli XCX joined a classic sleeve bodice and a gray ruffle skirt, matching a black boot to the knees • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Sabrina Carpenter mixed a shiny fabric with feathers in her Grammy 2025 look • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Shakira combined an orange floral body with a transparency skirt and sparkles • Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Billie Eilish bet on white and black tailoring to compose a classic but stripped look
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Willow Smith dared to sensuality with a hot pant and a black bra with sparkles and an overcoat • Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Singer Weight Pluma, who sings “Bellakeo” with Anitta, bet on a classic of social clothing • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Gracie Abrams on the Red Grammy 2025 carpet • Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Will Smith varied All Black on the red carpet • All J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Image
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Brittany Howard chose a look that passes a mysterious air with the long cover and sunglasses • Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Singer Sierra Ferrell bet on a bold look for the Red Grammy 2025 carpet • Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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German DJ Zedd left the basics and bet on a cut and a different fabric • Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
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Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool, from the band Green Day chose stripped looks for the Grammy 2025 • Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Yemi Alade, Nigerian singer, bet on red stones and beads on the red carpet of the Grammy 2025 • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Heidi Klum on the Red Grammy 2025 carpet • Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Cardi B arrived at the Grammy 2025 red carpet with an animal print consisting of sparkles and feathers • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Olivia Rodrigo bet on the basic black for the Grammy 2025 • Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
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Cynthia Erivo, star of “Wicked” on the red carpet of the Grammy 2025 • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Paris Hilton no Grammy 2025 • Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Alicia Keys bet on gold accessories to highlight the black look on the Grammy 2025 • Jon Kopaloff/WireImage
