| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SAMBA | Cousin of the bossa nova |
| SAMBA | Bossa nova cousin |
| RIO | Birthplace of the bossa nova |
| GETZ | Popularizer of the bossa nova |
| ITON | "Blame .. the Bossa Nova" |
| SERGIO | Musician Mendes known for the bossa nova |
| EYDIE | "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" name |
| GORME | "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" singer Eydie |
| GORME | "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" singer, 1963 |
