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bergenPAC has announced one new show. The Sergio Mendes Band will celebrate the Brazilian musical icon’s legacy on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11 a.m.

It celebrates the life and music of legendary pianist, composer and bandleader Sergio Mendes, whose groundbreaking blend of bossa nova, samba, pop and jazz transformed the international music scene ...

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83 Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit ''Mas Que Nada'' made him a global superstar and helped launched a long ...

In an over 60-year career Sergio Mendes has helped pioneer bossa nova and worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to will.i.am. His newest album is In The Key Of Joy. (Courtesy of the artist) ...