Sambabook
Sambabook is a collection celebrating the rich legacy of Brazilian music, culture, and samba. To date there are tributes to João Nogueira, Martinho da Vila, Zeca Pagodinho, Dona Ivone Lara, and Jorge Aragão.
:: Reviewing Brazilian Music We Like Since September 7, 2002 ::
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Christmas Sambas It is December. In Brazil this is the time widely known as Christmas time or período natalino (politically correct or not!). However, contrary to the snow covered landscapes one tends to associate with Christmas, it is summer … Continued
Um Natal Brasileiro (A Brazilian Christmas) Here are the songs played in the podcast. Introduction: Poesia e Amor – Cristina Braga Feliz Natal – Clássicos Natalinos em Harpa (Visom VICD 00097, 1997) Natal das Crianças – Simone 25 de … Continued
Young and Old in Samba Unity One of the characteristics of Brazilian music is that most musicians show appropriate respect to the other’s music. And there’s always a certain degree of respect for the older generation of musicians. The … Continued