Astrud Gilberto is a Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer who became internationally renowned in the 1960s. She is best known for her performance of the song "The Girl from Ipanema," which won a Grammy in 1965 and remains a signature song in the bossa nova genre. Her distinctive, soft vocal style and intimate delivery helped popularize Brazilian music globally. Despite having no professional training, Gilberto's emotive interpretations of songs have exerted a significant influence on jazz and pop music.