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Brazilian

From the caranaval sounds of the samba to the smooth, sexy bossa nova, Brazilian music is like no other.

Brazilian Music Basics

History of Bossa Nova

History of Samba

Profile: Gilberto Gil

Profile: Roberto Carlos - King of Brazilian Music
Profile of Roberto Carlos, the voice of Brazilian romantic music.

Maria Bethania - Review of 'Brasileirinho'

CeU - Review of ' CeU'

Stephen Bishop - Review of ' Saudade'

Gilberto Gil - Review of ' Duetos'

DJ Dolores - Review of '1 Real'

Seu Jorge - Review of ' Seu Jorge Live at Montreux'

Sergio Mendes - Review of ' Encanto'

Sergio Mendes - Review of ' Timeless'
A new direction for the master of samba/bossa nova Sergio Mendes.

Maria Rita - Review of ' Samba Meu'

Tanya Maria - Review of 'Tanya Maria The Beat of Brazil'

Review of ' 3 Na Massa'

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