References in Brazilian culture Corcovado is considered an icon of Brazilian culture. "Corcovado" is a 1960 bossa nova song and jazz standard by Antônio Carlos Jobim whose lyrics draw on images of the hill. Corcovado has also been referenced in other artistic works (e.g. the lyrics of Ben Harper, literary works, films, etc.).
References in Brazilian culture Corcovado is considered an icon of Brazilian culture. "Corcovado" is a 1960 bossa nova song and jazz standard by Antônio Carlos Jobim whose lyrics draw on image.s of the hill. Corcovado has also been referenced in other artistic works (eg. the l.yrics of Ben Harper, literary works, films, etc.)