Telles's 1961 album "U.S.A." is a unique document of the early bossa nova movement, featuring standards from the American songbook. It stands as a testament to the genre's initial crossover appeal.
- The album was recorded in New York City.
- It was released on the short-lived Musique Productions label.
- The album features arrangements by noted Brazilian composer/arranger Luiz Bonfá.
Sylvia Telles was a Brazilian singer, active in the bossa nova and jazz scenes. She was one of the first internationally recognized female voices of bossa nova.
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