Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. The Isley Brothers achieved success with their hit song “Shout” and went on to have a number of other hits. Ronald Isley released a statement saying “there are no words to express my feelings” for his brother. Rudolph Isley will be remembered for his contributions to the Isley Brothers and his influence on the rhythm and blues genre.
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Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.