The girl from Ipanema has gone walking again—straight into an Olympic-related kerfuffle over the beloved song that many consider Brazil’s second national anthem.

Astrud Gilberto released more than 15 albums and compilations over four decades but remained best-known for "The Girl From Ipanema," her accidental hit.

Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking and When she passes, each one she passes goes “ahhh.” In the 1960s, Brazil gave the world the bossa nova, a musical style ...

In an interview with PS, Shakira spoke about her new album and role as Ipanema's global ambassador.