Time to Feel Sophisticated with Bossa Nova

Bossa Nova originated from Rio de Janeiro. It was performed by middle class people for upperclass. Before Bossa Nova came about, music was about large concert halls and fast tempo. Brazilians in the upperclass, in a time of optimism and living carefree, wanted to shift to a more romantic and nightclub life. This genre of music fits this kind of lifestyle because it gives off a vibe of being more laid back. Bossa Nova is the melody of the soft guitar and the underlying soft beat of samba, which is used to entertain the upperclass as well as celebrate a time of optimism when this music was most popular.