The Spirit of Samba: Black Music of Brazil (Beats of the Heart: Salsa)
Starring
Description:
The Carnival in Rio has catapulted Brazilian samba to prominence around the world as the ultimate mix of exuberance, sensuality and tradition. The Spirit of Samba shows how much Brazilian music has profoundly influenced all kinds of musicians around the world, especially jazz artists. Along with the samba and bossa nova, Brazilian styles have made and impact on the international pop scene, and amazingly enough, these styles represent only a small portion of the dazzling kaleidoscope of music found in Brazil. The Spirit of Samba is a thrilling tour or Brazil, ranging from risky forays into the hilltop ghettos of Rio to a behind t
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