Bossa nova Universitário Hebraico do Brasil (Hebrew University Group of Brazil). The authorship of the term "bossa nova" is attributed to the then-young journalist Moyses Fuks, who was promoting the event. That group consisted of Sylvia Telles, Carlos Lyra, Nara Leão, Luiz Eça, Roberto Menescal, and others. Mr. Fuks's description, fully supported by most of the bossa nova members, simply read "HOJE. SYLVIA TELLES E UM GRUPO BOSSA NOVA" ("Today. Sylvia Telles and a 'Bossa Nova' group"), since Sylvia Telles was the most famous musician in the group at that time. In 1959, Nara Leão also participated in more than one embryonic
Bossa Nova U.S.A. the title track was released as a single (Columbia 42651) the last week of 1962, with "This Can't Be Love" as the B-side. This met with moderate success, peaking at #69 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The album followed soon in early 1963. On release, "Billboard" called the album "first-class Brubeck." While noting the number of bossa tracks, it particularly singled out a re-working of "The Trolley Song" as a standout track. "The Age" expected the record to be popular with the general public, but noted "purists will wince." The album found more success with the public than the single,