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Jobim’s Secret Album | Travel Alert | Brazilian Warmth

January 4, 2024………………Music, Travel, Friends & Fun! ………………..View as Webpage

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Happy birthday, Luiz Melodia! (January 7)

January Is Jobim!

The Story Behind Jobim’s Secret Album
It began as a rumor. But 37 years ago – on Antonio Carlos Jobim’s 60th birthday – this is the album everyone wanted, but only a chosen few could own.

Why was this album kept from Jobim fans worldwide?

January’s Musical Birthdays

January’s Brazilian music birthdays include Brazil’s most prolific songwriter, a Bossa Nova ingénue, a Brazilian jazz visionary, and a legendary anniversary.

Care to guess before you click?

Jobim Fridays During January

This month, Fridays on Brazil Back2Back belong to Antonio Carlos Jobim fan faves, including selected tracks from the album, Thank You, Tom Jobim!

Listen Live or On-demand, anytime.

Brazil Changes Visa Policy for Americans

Brazil has taken a dramatic step affecting Americans thinking about a winter getaway to sunny Rio. Or for experiencing Carnaval in Salvador, Bahia.

Travel Alert! We have the full story.

Rewind: Prince At Rock In Rio

30 years on, we look back at Prince’s only visit to South America, where his purple reign over Rock In Rio 2 took up three of the festival’s seven nights.

Critics said it could have lasted a thousand more.

Winter Warm-Up: Brazilian Spiced Cider

This comforting sipper is perfect for warding off winter’s chill by the fireplace. Here’s our tasty take on Brazil’s traditional Quentão.

And it’s so easy to make! Try it this weekend.

The Warmth of The Brazilian Guitar

Begins Sunday: When January comes. so does the warmth of Brazil, and this week, we’ll settle in with two hours of the Brazilian Guitar. Join us on our station!

Listen Live

Broadcast date: January 7 – 14

On-Demand through January 21

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

Click here to Listen Live or On-Demand.

One Track Mind: Bobby Brazil’s Amazonica

Sensuous vocals and flowing instrumentals make Amazonica one of the most satisfying albums of its kind. But the names of its world-class musicians?

That’s a secret that’s never been shared.

Connect Brazil’s Events Guide

Things to do, places to go! The best live concerts and events coast to coast, and we’re adding new dates all the time.

 

Browse Connect Brazil’s Events!

Our Picture Of The Day: from January 1, 2019

A carefully curated photo daily, whenever you visit our homepage.

Sunrise for a New Year baths Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf mountain then splashes its golden hues onto Botofogo Bay.

Daily images to fascinate, inspire, or just make you smile.

Click here for today’s Picture of the Day.

For your Desktop and Tablet!

Been a while since you visited our homepage?

Catch up with stories and reviews that may have passed you by!

Watch for our next issue on January 25!

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