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Now — to a more positive aspect of the US-Brazil relationship — music.
Tonight and tomorrow, the World Music Institute in New York is presenting Brasil Fest.
The event features two young artists, both of whom represent a new generation of Brazilian musicians.
Tonight it’s Mariana Aydar. Tomorrow it’s this man. Jair Oliveira.
Jair Oliveira following the long Brazilian tradition of songs about the beautiful game of soccer.
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