“Brasil, Brasil“, the documentary the BBC made four years ago is a great sample of the main Brazilian musical rhythms. Yes, it has cliches, is pretty mainstream and pays tribute to the old same characters (João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Carmem Miranda) – but it is an accomplished and pleasant introduction to the topic, with great interviews and historic footage.
This is the first episode, Samba to Bossa Nova.
And here is the second, Tropicália Revolution, and the third episode, A Tale of Four Cities.
Watch also: BBC documentary about Brazilian slavery and Nelson Cavaquinho at home at Mangueira and