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This Week's Top Story

Lee and Dave Return To Brasil

Ritenour and Grusin reunite to recreate with their newly-released album Brasil. Some say this is the latest chapter of their decades-long musical friendship.


But Brazilian jazz fans say it started in 1985.

Why Brazilians Speak Portuguese, Not Spanish

Brazil is the only country in Latin America where Portuguese is the official language. Amazingly, the decision was made before Brazil was discovered. 


Why? Well, it involves a Pope and a clash of world powers.

The Story: George Duke's ‘Summer Breezin’

His Brazilian Love Affair album is legendary. So is the story behind it. How did Duke find himself in Brazil? And which Brazilian superstar was his biggest fail?


Duke calls it "one of my personal favorites".

A Beginner's Guide To Grilling Picanha

The long Holiday weekend offers plenty of time before seasonal "chilling" replaces grilling and Picanha is an amazing experience for first-time Gauchos. 


Let this simple and informative video be your guide.

Brazil Back2Back: Two Of A Kind!

Friday! Join our live-streaming station at Noon ET for a Holiday getaway twofer with Astrud Gilberto and Barriere. Plus 7 days of on-demand listening! 


Summer's top hits are heard here!

One Track Mind: Gisele De Santi's Southern Charm

Get ready for a debut of her new song next Wednesday as we explore the musical journey taken by this talented singer and songwriter from Porto Alegre.


A beautiful voice from Brazil.

Begins Friday: Beach Blanket Bossa

Summer's last long Holiday weekend deserves its own soundtrack and here it is! Two hours of surfside sambas & breezy Bossas to help you truly get away!


Listen Live

Broadcast date: September 1-8

On-demand through September 15


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


Click here to Listen Live or On Demand.

September's Musical Birthdays

The month of Autumn's arrival includes a pair of Grammy-winning jazzmen, a pair of MPB stars, Brazil’s greatest Diva… and this fan favorite! 


If September 26 is your birthday you're really lucky!

Our Picture Of The Day: from February 9, 2021

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


Is Brazil an island onto itself? Chances are you'll find this one floating off the coast of Long Island.



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 Thursday, September 12!

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