Brasil, Brasil - Samba to Bossa Nova (2of4)

BBC Four Documentary Quote Comprehensive review of Brazilian music in a three-part series which tells the story of the styles and the artists that have captured the world’s imagination for decades. This edition covers the history of samba, from the early days of slavery to flamboyant stars like Carmen Miranda and Elza Soares, and shows how samba’s off-shoot bossa nova went global back in the early 1960s. Featuring specially-shot performances, interviews and rare archive footage. Unquote