May 14, 2026..................Music, Travel, Friends & Fun! ....................View as Webpage

WEEKENDER


Our Top Story

End Of An Era

Stan Getz recorded five Bossa Nova albums in four years to define the Bossa craze. A decade later, this rare live recording provided a final exclamation point.


Never to be repeated!

Brazilian Orange Cake

A Springtime tradition, this all-natural, hand-me-down family recipe is so easy to make that you can enjoy it anytime. Memorial Day weekend perhaps?


Just 30 minutes from your oven to the table!

The Amazing Musical Life of Cauby Peixoto

Cauby was Brazil's most successful singer of his day. He made the cover of Time and performed here with top American stars. He even had an alias.


Listen to one of his all-time best songs..

~ The Weekend ~

On This Day: Rio's Historic Villa Riso

On May 13, 1888, Brazil’s Princess Isabel signed the Lei Áurea to end slavery in Brazil. The law was written here, in the library at Villa Riso. It's quite a story.


Historic Events Happened Here.

New Music Friday!

Every song you've ever loved began as a new song. Introduce your ears to Kristen Mather de Andrade's Sem Fim album, plus Park Avenue Experience.


Listen anytime.

Crossing Borders With Ricardo Bacelar

Begins Sunday: This week, we'll travel south to the city of Recife on Brazil's northeastern coast to explore the music of pianist Ricardo Bacelar. Enjoy!



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Broadcast date: May 17 - 24

On-Demand through May 31


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


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Top 20 Update

There's big movement on our Top 10 this week, with new singles from Bebel Gilberto and Eliane Elias. Plus Links for videos, downloads, and concerts, too!


And new names are 'bubbling under'.

Bossa's Best Singers

Sunday at Noon CT: This week, host George Klabin brings you one of the first shows he thought of when deciding to create this radio program. A hand-picked playlist of his very best male and female vocalists for Bossa Nova’s unique and international style. Join us live!


Listen Live

Broadcast date: May 3 at noon CT

The Thursday Replay: May 7 at 3 pm CT


Heart Of Brasil makes Brazilian Music radio history.


Click here for the weekly playlist and to Listen Live.

Today's Feature Story

Fan Guide To Blue Note Rio

Connect Brazil’s guide to the Blue Note Jazz Club in Copacabana has everything you need to appreciate this magical, musical city. Plus...


Our tips and recommendations.

Remembering Oscar

Born in Rio on May 15, 1940, Oscar Castro-Neves remains an iconic figure with Brazilian Jazz fans. He was a great friend to Connect Brazil, too.


Spend a few minutes with his music.

Our Picture Of The Day: from June 1, 2025

Handpicked photos daily, whenever you visit our homepage.


More people of Italian descent live in Brazil than in any place outside of Italy, and Brazilian ice cream is one of Italy's happiest contributions.


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


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