From Tuscany to Sao Paulo, and then to Chicago, Cecy Santana's musical roots reflect the passion of generations. Last summer, she performed in Italy.

The experience inspired this song and her story.

Roses are red, violets are blue. Wait ‘til you see what we have for you! Make Valentine's Day a Brazilian love affair.

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Love songs? Jobim wrote hundreds. Thank You, Tom Jobim includes a dozen curated tracks and originals from Arkadia Records's Jazz All-Stars! 

Read our exclusive review.

Begins Sunday: Our ‘Rhythm and Romance’ special features a musical bouquet of nearly two dozen of Brazil’s greatest love songs guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat.

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Broadcast date: February 11 - February 18

On-demand through February 25

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

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There's no doubt that 'Boa Sorte' (her 2007 duet with Ben Harper) introduced Vanessa da Mata to tens of thousands of new fans worldwide.

But only a few know the song's backstory. Do you?

This is the most romantic time of the year! The best live concerts and events coast to coast, and we're adding new dates all the time.

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Ready to search for nature's undiscovered beauty? Look no further than the Amazon, where untold thousands wait. This is a variety of Passionflora.

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

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