10 October 2024 ....................Music, Travel, Friends & Fun! ....................View as Webpage

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This Week's Top Story

Spending Time With Eliane Elias

Time and again, Eliane Elias entertains on stage or in the studio. Here's an exhilarating follow-up to Quietude and her Grammy-winning Mirror Mirror.


Read our exclusive review.

Halloween? Sweet, Scary Brigadeiros!

Brazil's taste-tempting Brigadeiros are already massively popular confections. And now they're showing up for Halloween. But you may not want to share!


Here's why they are so good, and where to find them.

Meet Brazil's Latin Grammy Nominees for 2024

2024's Brazilian class of Latin Grammy nominees is the best in recent years, including vocalist Xande de Pilares for Album of the Year. Who will win?


From MPB to Latin Jazz and Best New Artist.

Living History: Rio's Villa Riso

A Rio de Janeiro treasure, Villa Riso dates to the 17th Century, and the stories held within its walls shaped Brazil’s future and the end of slavery.


Historic Events Happened Here.

Brazil Back2Back: Two Of A Kind!

Friday! Join our live-streaming station at Noon ET for a two-song set of Brazilian faves that never fails to bring a smile. Or listen on demand anytime.


Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

Antonio Adolfo Salutes Cole Porter

Could this be Antonio Adolfo's best album? "The music of Cole Porter has been a part of the soundtrack of my life," says the Brazilian pianist, and it shows.


Adolfo's arrangements swing!

Begins Sunday: Songs In The Feminine Key

This show headlines October's 'Songs In The Feminine Key' radio theme with 16 of Brazil’s best women of song gracing our playlist. Vocals and instrumentals!


Listen Live

Broadcast date: October 13-20

On-demand through October 27


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


Click here to Listen Live or On Demand.

One-Track Mind: Casey Abrams' 'Gloomy Day'

Tom Jobim once famously said, "Any song sounds better as a Bossa Nova" and we're pretty sure that would bring a smile to bassist/vocalist Abrams.


Here's one of 2024's most unlikely hits!

Our Picture Of The Day: from May 26, 2019

A new Desktop image every day whenever you visit our homepage.


Zona Sul: One of the most stunning views of sunset in Rio is to be found at Palaphita, the casual and comfortable outdoor lounge in Lagoa. 



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


Click here for today’s Picture of the Day.

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