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Crash course in Brazilian Music

One would expect a cultural center like Brazil to have some really exciting musical styles. Well, if you can't get away for Carnival to find out what they're dancing, singing, and listening to, you can always turn to the Web. This article, on the Allmusic.com site, schools you on the various types of music that makes Brazil a true musical mecca: choro, samba, batucada, bossa nova, tropicalismo, the nordestina styles, and Brazilian rock and rap. Notable songwriters and artists are also found on this thorough introduction to Brazilian music.

Mon, 27 Dec 1999 10:13:19 -0800

Submitted by: Allison Conner