Brazil 66 is a term that refers to the year 1966 in Brazil. This year was significant for Brazil as it marked the beginning of a period of economic growth and prosperity, known as the “Brazilian Miracle”. It was also the year when Brazil won the FIFA World Cup for the second time, solidifying its status as a football powerhouse. Additionally, 1966 was a time of political turmoil in Brazil, with the military government consolidating its power and implementing various policies to modernize the country.

Sergio Mendes is a Brazilian musician, composer, arranger, and producer who is best known for his work in the bossa nova genre. He is considered one of the most influential Brazilian artists of all time and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Stevie Wonder, will.i.am, and John Legend. Mendes is also known for his band, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, which had a number of hits in the 1960s and 1970s.