Brazil

Song of the Day: Tom & Dito “Obrigado Corcovado”

Tom & Dito‘s “Obrigado Corcovado” is a Brazilian dance-floor-ready rarity that mixes funk with Samba with some truly delicious results.

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We ring in the New year with the pure joy of “Tudo Joia” by the great Brazilian singer, percussion and composer, Orlandivo.

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“E So Sambar” is an early Samba highlight performed by one of Brazil’s living national treasures, the inimitable Jorge Ben.

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The intoxicating vocal harmonies of Brazilian three-piece, Os Tincoãs, will help to transport you to a spiritual place.

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Talented pianist and bandleader, Sérgio Mendes, scored a huge comeback hit with the now Carnival classic, “Magalenha”.

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The Brazilian percussionist, Djalma Corrêa, successfully blends traditional Forró music with jazz-fusion on “Forró Do Rio Bonito”.

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DJ Neville C. and Marcello Bentine bring you DC’s only vintage vinyl dance party dedicated to Brazilian music.

One of the ground-breakers of samba-rock, Wando‘s effusive “Se Quiser Chorar Por Mim” is a great example of the distinctly Brazilian genre.

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Jorge Ben‘s samba-based dance number, “Pulo, Pulo”, has lit up dance floors from Rio to São Paulo and beyond for decades.

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Wilson Das Neves‘ drum-forward cover of The Average White Band’s hit “Pick Up the Pieces” is Brazilian music at its very best.