The origin of French group Nouvelle Vague’s name is three-pronged. First, of course, it references the famous French school of cinema. Then, the words translate to “nova onda” in Portuguese, which is ...

There may not be a more aptly titled band in pop music at the moment than Nouvelle Vague. In French, the moniker means “new wave.” In Portuguese, the title translates to “bossa nova.” Combined, these ...

Tropicalia from a regrouped OS Mutantes; Sitar meets 12-string guitar in Satwa; New Wave Bossa Nova by Nouvelle Vague; Classic new rock from Heartless Bastards; A soldier's life in song: Blow Up ...

In the late 1950s on the beaches of Rio, an eclectic group of musicians came together to create the distinctive and sensual music known as Bossa Nova. Classic tracks include 'The Girl from Ipanema', ...

French musical project Nouvelle Vague, headed by musician-producers Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux, is a breath of fresh air. Nouvelle Vague means 'new wave' in French, and 'bossa nova' in Portuguese.

Tropicalia from a regrouped OS Mutantes; Sitar meets 12-string guitar in Satwa; New Wave Bossa Nova by Nouvelle Vague; Classic new rock from Heartless Bastards; A soldier's life in song: Blow Up ...