Bossa Nova facts
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About bossaball, a volleyball-like sport that takes place on an inflatable platform with trampolines in the middle, while Bossa Nova music is played. The sport is overseen by a "samba referee" who is both the Master of Ceremony and DJ.
90s hit 'Lovefool' by The Cardigans was originally conceived as a slower "bossa nova" more in line with their sound until their drummer decided to play it with a disco beat.
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The 1970 Mattel Optigan Program Disc: Bossa Nova Style has been
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The Austin Powers theme song is called 'Soul Bossa Nova' and was made by Quincy Jones
