Discover Brazilian Music Showcase | Birth of Bossa Nova

RJ Hamster

1 year ago

27 April 2023 ………………..Music, Travel, Friends & Fun! ………………..View as Webpage

WEEKENDER

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This Week’s Top Story

The Discover Brazilian Music Showcase

From Brazil’s top pop stars and pulsing jazz sambas to a romantic Urban Bossa Nova from an R&B superstar. Plus breaking news from Bossa’s Muse!

What will you discover?

Four Epic Adventures

Brazil celebrated its Day of Discovery on April 22, when the land was claimed by Portugal. Relive these stories, one that includes an American President.

It led to his untimely death.

Meet Brazil’s Most Successful Musician

He’s produced Frank Sinatra. He gave Milton Nascimento his first album deal. He’s guided hit songs for Björk, Christophe, and k.d. lang. 15 went Platinum!

And he did something else that was really Kool.

Brazil’s Musical Birthdays For May

Let’s celebrate a pair of pop singers, three Bossa Nova legends, a Grammy-winning jazz pianist, and a misunderstood musical movement. Introductions?

We might say “Come with me”!

Turn Your Tastebuds Tropical

From Picanha burgers to ‘caipirinhas-in-a-can’, the menu of Brazilian eats is endless. Our directory makes it easy to plan ahead for the Sunshine Season!

Brazilian eateries and markets near you!

Begins Sunday: The Birth of Bossa Nova

Preview: What does a deep dive into The Sounds of Brazil’s music archives deliver? Two hours of Bossa Nova hits from its early days and 1958!

Listen Live

Broadcast date: April 30 – May 7

On-Demand through May 14

Streaming at 7 am, 3 pm, 6 pm, and midnight Central.

Click here to Listen Live or On Demand.

Remembering Ayrton Senna

May 1st marks the 29th anniversary of a day that will be forever etched into the memory of Brazilians, and Formula One fans worldwide.

And he’s still considered the G.O.A.T.

Our Picture Of The Day: from April 30th, 2019

A new image every day whenever you visit our homepage.

April 30th is celebrated as International Jazz Day, and when it comes to Brazil’s contribution, there’s no better place to be than Toca de Vinicius, in Ipanema.

Handpicked photos to fascinate, inspire or just make you smile.

Click here for today’s Picture of the Day.

The Sunday Brazilian Brunch

May’s musical birthdays are on the menu for The Sunday Brazilian Brunch this weekend.

Start your Sunday with three hours of the world’s best music: Breezy Bossas, Brazilian jazz, and long-time favorites. There’s always a place at the table for you!

Listen live at 5 am, 9 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm, Sundays.