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24 April 2025 ………………..Music, Travel, Friends & Fun! ………………..View as Webpage

WEEKENDER

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This Week’s Top Story

Cecy Santana Shares A Smile

Debuts Friday! This musical message of positivity comes straight from the heart, in A cappella! “It’s an uplifting song that I’m really proud of,” she says.

Something we could all use, right?

On This Day: The Birth Of Brasilia…

The story of Brazil’s capital city of Brasília is as epic as it is unique, and the result of a centuries-old dream. From above, it looks like a winged bird in flight.

Brasilia was inaugurated on April 21, 1960.

…And A Great Jobim Story From That Day

…when Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes performed with a symphony orchestra in Brasilia. Later, this photo captured a relaxing moment.

And it morphed into an eternal tribute!

A First-Time Duet for Ella & Ryan

Bossa Nova and duets? That’s Dick Farney with Norma Bengell or ‘Corcovado’ with Astrud and Joao. Now, two rising stars take their turn.

Penned for the two to sing.

Grillin’ Brazilian? Try This Savory Side

Here’s a ‘quick and easy’ recipe that you can bring to your grill and then to your table. So good it just might outshine the rest of your outdoor menu.

Brazilian comfort food at its best!

New Music Friday!

Treat your ears to Brazil Back2Back Friday on our streaming station. We’re ready with national debuts for Cecy Santana and Steve & Lori Rose Adorno!

Listen live or on demand.

One Track Mind: Brasilian Serenata

Dori Caymmi’s second US album from 1991 remains one of his very best, a jazzy, aural tapestry inspired by his family’s homeland of Salvador, Bahia.

Sheer joy and passion from a Brazilian master.

Begins Sunday: The Brazilian Side of Smooth

This week, it’s the Brazilian Side of Smooth with the songs and stars that influenced a generation of new fans as we wrap up five weeks of Brazil’s contributions to Jazz Appreciation Month!

Listen Live

Broadcast date: April 27 – May 4

On-demand through May 11

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

Click here to Listen Live or On Demand.