To say that Bebel Gilberto is something of music royalty would be an understatement. Bebel is the daughter of Joao Gilberto, the man responsible for the smooth, tranquil sound of bossa nova (a style of Brazilian music derived from the samba, and fused with jazz), who helped introduce the sultry sound to America in the '60s. Bebel's mother is Miucha, one of Brazil's most respected singers.

Even Bebel's stepmom is famous; Astrub Gilberto originally sang "Girl From Ipanema", while Bebel's uncle, Chico Buarque, is a famous Brazilian singer and