Posts Tagged: Brazil

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João Gilberto – A Primeira Vez (1961)

The year is 1961 and João Gilberto sings about the first time he encountered her. Translation: The first time I met you I entertained the illusion of being happy I was sad, smiled caught in the pine and sang I made

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João Gilberto – A Primeira Vez (1961)

The year is 1961 and João Gilberto sings about the first time he encountered her. Translation: The first time I met you I entertained the illusion of being happy I was sad, smiled caught in the pine and sang I made

Women We Love: Gal Costa – Se Você Pensa (1969)

TFG wishes the beautiful and immensely talented musician, Gal Costa, a very happy birthday.   To celebrate her day, TFG presents a song you must have in your music collection. Gal Costa (born Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, September

Women We Love: Gal Costa – Se Você Pensa (1969)

TFG wishes the beautiful and immensely talented musician, Gal Costa, a very happy birthday.   To celebrate her day, TFG presents a song you must have in your music collection. Gal Costa (born Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, September

Verão – So Nice

Bem Vindo Verão.  It’s So Nice that you’re here.

Verão – So Nice

Bem Vindo Verão.  It’s So Nice that you’re here.

I Would Like To Tell You About My Love Of Samba

      “To sing a Samba without sadness is to love a woman who has nothing but her beauty.” – Vinicus de Moraeus

I Would Like To Tell You About My Love Of Samba

      “To sing a Samba without sadness is to love a woman who has nothing but her beauty.” – Vinicus de Moraeus

Carnaval 2010 – Unidos da Tijuca

The Forgotten Gent loves Brazilian Carnaval.  It’s Carnaval time around many parts of the world, so it’s fitting to devote some attention to such a festive occason.  TFG recognizes 2010 Brazil Carnaval champion Unidos da Tijuca Escola de Samba (Samba

Carnaval 2010 – Unidos da Tijuca

The Forgotten Gent loves Brazilian Carnaval.  It’s Carnaval time around many parts of the world, so it’s fitting to devote some attention to such a festive occason.  TFG recognizes 2010 Brazil Carnaval champion Unidos da Tijuca Escola de Samba (Samba

Carinhoso | Dia De Amor

There are differing opinions on the legitimacy of Lovers’ Day (Valentine’s Day.)  Regardless of whether or not you acknowledge this day, TFG presents the video below in recognition of like, love, and how each are manifested between people. Composed by

Carinhoso | Dia De Amor

There are differing opinions on the legitimacy of Lovers’ Day (Valentine’s Day.)  Regardless of whether or not you acknowledge this day, TFG presents the video below in recognition of like, love, and how each are manifested between people. Composed by

Rio de Janeiro Resent

It’s the dead of winter in NYC and Summer in Rio de Janeiro…

Rio de Janeiro Resent

It’s the dead of winter in NYC and Summer in Rio de Janeiro…