7 November 2024 ....................Music, Travel, Friends & Fun! ....................View as Webpage

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This Week's Top Story

The Brazilian Side Of Quncy Jones

Quincy Jones and the music of Brazil opened another facet of his creativity to explore. It's a story that spans decades, resulting in a quartet of Grammy wins.


Listen to our streaming tribute, on demand!

Feijoada's Savory Story

Delicious, hearty, and satisfying. The story behind this Brazilian stew is as culturally rich as the simmering aromas filling your kitchen. Discover its origins.


Try our recipe, thank us later!

How Djavan Broke With Latin Grammy Tradition

Next week, the Latin Grammy Awards will name 2024's winners, and Brazil will be snubbed again. But eight years ago, Djavan had different plans.


What he did in 2016 has never been repeated.

On This Day: November 21, 1962

Brazil’s musical gift to the world arrived in 1962, thanks to a legendary album, an ambitious American entrepreneur, and a perceptive Brazilian diplomat.


Dive into the real story behind this legendary night.

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!

One Track Mind: Brasilian Serenata

Dori Caymmi's second US album from 1991 remains one of his very best, a jazzy, aural tapestry inspired by his family's homeland of Salvador, Bahia.


Pure joy and passion from a Brazilian master.

Begins Sunday: The Brilliance of Joao Bosco

Masterful at his craft as a songwriter and modern-day troubadour, Joao Bosco brings us a playlist of fan favorites.


Listen Live

Broadcast date: November 10 - 17

On-demand through November 24


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


Click here to Listen Live or On Demand.

November's Musical Birthdays

...include the birth of Samba, Lani Hall, Brazil's first pop songwriter, Carlinhos Brown (pictured), Bossa Nova's debut at Carnegie Hall, a trio of MPB stars...


... and Bebel's mom.

Our Picture Of The Day: from August 9, 2016

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


Masterful! This culturally creative mural welcomes visitors to Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, held in Rio de Janeiro.



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


Click here for today’s Picture of the Day.

Watch for our next issue on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28th!

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