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June 5, 2025
by RJ Hamster

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You Can Do This: Copacabana Pool Crawl

Here’s a unique idea, and it’s not a guided tour: Your concierge can’t arrange it, and that’s great news because you can do this whenever the spirit moves you.

Like right now!

On This Day: The Father of Bossa Nova Is Born

June 10th is the date, and we’ll celebrate with one of João Gilberto’s greatest albums. Grammy-nominated for the Best Jazz Vocal Performance in 1977.

It’s Amoroso !

Get To Know Nyron Higor

Born in the same northeastern city that nurtured Djavan’s young talent, Nyron Higor is finding his way with a jazzy ‘old school’ mix of style and vision.

So, we’re sharing his story.

Putting Brazil On Your Grocery List

Bringing a taste of Brazil to your table has never been easier. Popular Brazilian brands are making their way into America’s kitchens.

Here’s how to savor Brazil’s amazing cuisine at home.

Debuts! It’s New Music Friday!

TGIF on our streaming station! Ella & The Bossa Beat reunite with Toco, plus guitarist Roberto Tola takes us from ‘Rio To Sao Paulo’!

Listen live or on demand.

One Track Mind: Velas

Of the small handful of Brazilian jazz recordings we cherish most, this album ranks as one of the all-time best, because of its L.A. Who’s Who lineup.

Reacquaint yourself.

Quem É Ela? Mariana Nolasco.

Her self-taught skills brought her to YouTube stardom and 25 ‘sold out’ shows in 10 Brazilian states. And she’s been part of our playlists from Day One.

But this song? It’s pretty special.

Begins Sunday: Celebrating Joao Gilberto

Who created rock and roll? Which musician gave birth to jazz? When it comes to Bossa Nova, the answer can be traced to one man, one voice, and one guitar. Join us for two hours of Joao’Gilberto’s best songs.

Listen Live

Broadcast date: June 8 – 15

On-demand through June 22

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

Click here to Listen Live or On Demand.

June’s Musical Birthdays

June’s list includes a Samba Soul master, seven superstars of MPB, Pop, and Jazz, plus the legendary Rio concert venue where they performed.

Oh, and five Grammy winners.

Our Picture Of The Day: from Februray 2, 2021

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Brazil From Above: Copa Surfers take an early morning stroll along the hand-laid tiles of Rio de Janeiro’s celebrated sidewalk bordering Avenida Atlantica.

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

Click here for today’s Picture of the Day.

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