Sérgio Mendes Rank
About Sérgio Mendes
Sérgio Mendes is a top Brazilian musician whose ability to fuse funk, jazz and the bossa nova style has made him one of the loved pianists in the world. His rise to fame started in the 1950s when he started performing in nightclubs.
In the early 1960s, he created a music group known as Sexteto Bossa Rio, and in 1961 they released their maiden album which was titled “Dance Moderno”. He later formed the band called Brasil '66, and together they completed many projects including their first album “Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66”.
Personal Life
He has been married to singer Gracinha Leporace with whom he fathers Tiago and Gustavo.
Achievements
In 1993, he won the “Best World Music Album” prize at the Grammy Awards. At the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards, he was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement Award”. The scheme also awarded him “Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album” in 2010.
Trivia
He has worked with many top artistes like The Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder, and Erykah Badu.
His song "Olympia" was the theme track for the 1984 Olympic Games.
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F.A.Q. about Sérgio Mendes
When is his birthday?
Sérgio Mendes's birthday is on February 11, 1941.
In how many days is his birthday?
Sergio's birthday is in 222 days
How old is he?
He is 81 years old.
Where is Sergio from?
He was born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sérgio Mendes's Popularity
Sérgio Mendes is a famous Brazilian pianist and composer, who was born on February 11, 1941. As a person born on this date, Sérgio Mendes is listed in our database as the 41st most popular celebrity for the day (February 11) and the 86th most popular for the year (1941).
People born on February 11 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Sérgio Mendes is the 1505th most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Sérgio Mendes's birthday, Sérgio Mendes is the 116th most famous Brazilian and ranks 1st in famous people born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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