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Bloco do Sargento Pimenta: The Beatles Samba-Style

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One of the hits of Rio de Janeiro’s carnaval this year was Bloco do Sargento Pimenta, a samba tribute band dedicated to the music of The Beatles. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with one of the band’s singers, Leandro Donne.

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Japanese band Kodo chipping in to help countrymen

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Geo Answer and Global Hit

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Japanese ensemble KODO

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