There's a type of Brazilian music that I find really encompasses the joviality found in Brazilian society and one person that understands this is Martinho da Vila, a highly respected sambista from Rio de Janeiro. One of his songs that easily expresses the joie d’vivre is Canta Canta, Minha Gente, a Read More
Samba’s Best – Noel Rosa
Known as one of the most important names in all of Brazilian music, Noel Rosa was a singer, songwriter, and composer of samba. He was born in 1910 in the traditional Rio de Janeiro neighborhood of Vila Isabel. Due to lifelong health problems and contracting tuberculosis, he died at the age of 26, Read More
17 Links to Brazilian Music, Food, and Places
What is the first image that comes to mind when you think about Brazil? I asked this question on our Facebook page and created this interactive image based on the replies posted by our community members. Click the colorful icons on the picture below; hover your mouse over the picture to see them. Read More
Translated Lyrics: Todo Mundo Nasce Artista by Aíla
Download the translated lyrics: Todo Mundo Nasce Artista, by Aíla. Here's the file: Letra - Aíla - Todo mundo nasce artista - Street Smart Brazil This song was hand-picked by our talented friends from Caipirinha Appreciation Society. You can listen to it in episode 317 of the podcast: Meeting Read More